Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the flag carrier of Bangladesh, placed its largest-ever order with Boeing on April 30, 2026, for 14 aircraft consisting of 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX jets.
The order includes eight 787-10s, marking the airline’s first purchase of the largest variant in the 787 family, two 787-9s, and four 737-8s, which represent Biman’s initial 737 MAX acquisition. The 787-10s will operate on high-demand routes to the Middle East, while the 787-9s will support long-haul flights to Europe and North America. The 737-8s are intended for efficient connections from Bangladesh to destinations in the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia.
Biman currently operates 14 Boeing aircraft, including 787-8s, 787-9s, 777s, and Next-Generation 737s, across its international long-haul and short-haul networks. The new jets offer 20-25% better fuel efficiency compared to the models they replace, aiding fleet modernization amid rising air travel demand.
The agreement finalizes negotiations that favored Boeing over Airbus, with the aircraft package valued in reports at around Tk 37,000 crore.