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US-Bangla Airlines has formally announced plans to buy 21 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft by 2027, in a deal valued at about $1.5 billion. The carrier says the fleet growth is intended to expand its international network, targeting service to North America and Europe.
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US-Bangla Airlines has formally announced plans to buy 21 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft by 2027, in a deal valued at about $1.5 billion. The carrier says the fleet growth is intended to expand its international network, targeting service to North America and Europe.
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