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Biman Bangladesh Airlines to expand planned Boeing orders to 25 jets amid US trade tensions

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Bangladesh will purchase 11 additional Boeing aircraft for national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, bringing its planned order total to 25 jets. The deal comes as Dhaka seeks closer trade ties with Washington while facing concerns over potential U.S. tariffs on Bangladeshi exports.

Discovered 2026-09-23T08:21:20.344216-07:00 | 2026-09-23T08:21:20.344216-07:00

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  • The additional 11 aircraft would expand Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ planned Boeing order to 25 jets, creating a significant future demand commitment for Boeing in South Asia.
  • Dhaka is linking the purchase to closer U.S. trade ties as Bangladesh faces tariff concerns, underscoring the role of commercial aircraft deals in broader bilateral economic relationships.
  • The move adds to Bangladesh’s emerging fleet-renewal activity, alongside US-Bangla Airlines’ planned acquisition of 21 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft for international expansion.

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