The Biman Airbus deal has been signed for 10 aircraft, with Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha reporting on Oct. 7 that Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Airbus completed the agreement in Dhaka.
BSS said the package covers four A350-900 wide-body aircraft and six A321neo narrow-body jets. The Business Standard and Prothom Alo had independently reported the same 10-aircraft composition before the signing ceremony.
The agreement expands Biman’s long-term acquisition pipeline to 35 aircraft when combined with its planned Boeing purchases, but key commercial terms and a firm Airbus delivery schedule have not been publicly confirmed in the sources reviewed.
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What the Biman Airbus Deal Covers
BSS reported that Airbus India and South Asia President and Managing Director Jürgen Westermeier and Biman Board Chairman Rumee A Hossain signed the agreement during the “Spreading Our Wings Together” ceremony at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden.
The four A350-900s are intended for long-haul operations, while the six A321neos are expected to serve regional and medium-haul routes. That mix gives Biman both a wide-body and narrow-body Airbus component rather than concentrating the agreement on one mission type.
The Business Standard reported before the ceremony that Biman and Airbus had resolved the major outstanding issues after months of negotiations. It also reported that the package would bring the airline’s overall planned acquisition pipeline to 35 aircraft.
Biman Airbus Deal Expands a 35-Aircraft Fleet Plan
BSS said Biman’s long-term pipeline now totals 35 aircraft: 19 wide-body and 16 narrow-body jets. That total includes the 10 Airbus aircraft and 25 Boeing aircraft covered by earlier agreements.
The Business Standard reported that Biman’s Boeing programme includes an April agreement for 14 aircraft and a September addition of 11 more. BSS likewise described the Boeing portion as 25 aircraft before adding the new Airbus package.
Biman is also considering leased aircraft to cover shorter-term capacity needs before the long-term purchases arrive, according to BSS. The report did not identify the type, lessor or timing of any future lease.
Price and Delivery Timing Remain Unclear
Neither the post-signing BSS report nor the Biman statement cited by Prothom Alo disclosed a final commercial price for the Biman Airbus deal. Pre-signing reports discussed estimates, but those figures should not be treated as confirmed contract value.
Delivery timing also remains unsettled in the public record. Prothom Alo reported before the signing that the Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry said deliveries could begin in 2033 and continue through 2036 or 2037, while a later Daily Star report said the government wanted Airbus deliveries to begin before 2030.
Because those schedules differ and the post-signing BSS report did not resolve the timing, the safest description is that the aircraft are part of Biman’s long-term fleet plan. A firm delivery sequence will need confirmation from Biman, Airbus or the ministry.
FAQ: Biman Airbus Deal
How many aircraft are in the Biman Airbus deal?
The agreement covers 10 aircraft: four Airbus A350-900s and six A321neos.
Has Biman signed the Airbus agreement?
BSS reported on Oct. 7 that Biman and Airbus signed the agreement in Dhaka; an Airbus corporate order announcement was not found in the sources reviewed.
When will Biman receive the Airbus aircraft?
A firm post-signing delivery schedule has not been confirmed, and pre-signing reports gave conflicting timing.
Looking Ahead
The next verifiable milestones are an Airbus or Biman order announcement with commercial status, a firm delivery schedule, and any disclosed engine or cabin decisions. Those details will show how the 10-aircraft agreement moves from signing into fleet implementation.
Sources
- Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Biman signs Airbus deal, fleet pipeline reaches 35
- The Business Standard, Biman to sign deal with Airbus for 10 aircraft today
- Prothom Alo, Bangladesh to buy 10 aircraft from Airbus, deal tomorrow
- Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Bangladesh seeks Airbus deliveries before 2030 as Biman moves to buy 10 aircraft
