Bangladesh Domestic Passenger Market No Longer Viable Says Local Airline Association
The Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh (AOAB) is calling on the government to stop national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines from flooding the market with cheap domestic air fares, arguing it is unsustainable and only works to drive other domestic airlines…
Bangladesh’s US-Bangla Plans To Add Seven Aircraft
Bangladesh’s US-Bangla Airlines plans to add seven aircraft this year to expand its operations, including new routes. In a statement to mark US-Bangla’s ninth year of operations, US-Bangla says it plans to add four Boeing 737-800s and three new ATR 72-600s to its…
Bangladesh’s US-Bangla Phasing Out Dash 8-400s
Bangladesh’s US-Bangla Airlines is simplifying its fleet and raising cash by selling its three De Havilland Aircraft Dash 8-400s, the type it used when it first launched. UK-based aircraft asset management company ACC Aviation says it is selling the three…
Bangladesh Airlines Call On Govt To Reduce Penalties On Air Operators
Bangladeshi carriers are calling on the government to have the civil regulator reduce the surcharge it imposes for late payment of monies owed, arguing the move is necessary to keep local airlines afloat. In an open letter to state minister…
Bangladesh’s US-Bangla To Receive Two ATR 72-600s Soon
Bangladeshi carrier US-Bangla Airlines will receive two new ATR 72-600s on lease from Singapore-based lessor Avation over the next few months. The two ATR 72-600s, which Avation ordered at the Singapore Airshow in February for placement with US-Bangla, are expected…
