According to the Dhaka Daily Star, Biman Bangladesh has opted to go for an all Boeing wide bodied fleet to replace its aging DC 10-30s and Airbus A 310-300s. The major highlights of the upcoming order with Boeing is as follows :
* 4 Boeing 772ERs to be delivered from 2013, with options for two more.
* 4 Boeing 788s aircraft to be delivered from 2017, with options for two more.
* 4 used Boeing 772As on lease from 2009-2013 for Biman's interim capacity requirement.
* 4 B 788s to be on lease from 2011-2017 for Biman's interim capacity requirement.
* Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by January 15, 2008.
* Signing of the firm contract by February 15, 2008. * 1% of the order value to be paid upon order placement
Source: A very good article written by Imran Asif...for more click below
http://www.thedailystar.net/story.php?nid=15228
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