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• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a firm order for four A350-900s and six A321neos, its first major purchase of Airbus aircraft. The flag carrier currently operates an all-Boeing jet fleet and had also committed to 25 Boeing aircraft this year; the first Airbus deliveries are expected in 2033.
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a firm order for four A350-900s and six A321neos, its first major purchase of Airbus aircraft. The flag carrier currently operates an all-Boeing jet fleet and had also committed to 25 Boeing aircraft this year; the first Airbus deliveries are expected in 2033.
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