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Old 24th April 2008, 05:50 AM
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DHAKA, Bangladesh, April 22, 2008 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced the airline's order for four 777-300ER (Extended Range) and four 787-8 Dreamliner airplanes at a signing ceremony in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, which began as a government-owned national carrier in 1972, became Bangladesh's largest public limited company in 2007. The order for new Boeing airplanes represents a major step forward in the airline's reorganization and growth plans. The airline also has purchase rights for four 777s and four 787s.

"Clearly, Biman needs modern, fuel-efficient and reliable airplanes to move forward with our expansion and better serve our country's growing travel needs," said Dr. M. A. Momen, Biman's managing director. "Our competitive assessment of both the 777-300ER and the 787-8 Dreamliner was extensive and has led to our making the very best decision based on our own defined operational parameters. We have selected the best airplanes to fulfill our mission requirements - and that mission is the continued growth and success of Biman Bangladesh Airlines."

Biman currently connects Bangladesh with 18 countries around the world, and has agreements in place that will allow it to serve a total of 42 countries as it implements its growth plan.

"It's always rewarding for us to work directly with an airline on a plan for success," said Marty Bentrott, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president of Sales for the Middle East and Africa. "The 777-300ER and 787-8 provide seamless operational compatibility that will offer Biman greater flexibility and more opportunity to institute route planning and fleet operations that have a positive impact to its bottom line."


Biman looking to replace their DC-10 Fleet?
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Old 24th April 2008, 08:50 AM
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This might put a few hosties out of work.
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Old 24th April 2008, 09:26 AM
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I hear that the hosties are hot!
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Old 24th April 2008, 10:07 AM
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Are there many airlines that still operate the DC-10 in a pax config?

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Old 24th April 2008, 12:13 PM
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Paul, was that Hosts and hosties?
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Old 24th April 2008, 12:13 PM
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Isn't Biman home of the famous "Hot Boy, Hot Girl" catchphrase?

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Old 25th April 2008, 02:04 AM
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Isn't Biman home of the famous "Hot Boy, Hot Girl" catchphrase?

Is it a catch phrase, statement or opinion? im not too sure to be honest with you, ive never travelled on them, but im sure next time i head to Dhaka, ill be sure to book in an provide reliable information.
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Old 25th April 2008, 03:40 AM
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I'll look forward to your trip report Paul, complete with fish eye!
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Old 28th April 2008, 11:44 AM
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It will be interesting. Biman has lost several hundred's of million's in recent years and have slowly been dropping international routes.

With the influx of new domestic carriers and the progress into International routes who know's if Biman will be a good success now>?
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