Top News on Biman Bangladesh Airlines

  • Pictures: Biman Bangladesh Airbus A310 accident closes Dubai International Airport


    <P>A <A href="http://www.bimanair.com/" target=_blank>Biman Bangladesh Airlines </A>Airbus A310-300 has been involved in a take-off accident at <A href="http://www.dubaiairport.com/dia/english/home/" target=_blank>Dubai International Airport</A>, resulting in a temporary closure of the Gulf airport. <BR>The A310 – one of four operated by the airline, according to Flight’s ACAS database – was operating a service to Dhaka. Some reports suggest the aircraft suffered a tyre burst and/or nose-gear collapse during its take-off roll. Pictures of the accident show that the aircraft appears to have come to rest at the far end of Runway 12L with its nose gear collapsed. </P> <P align=center><IMG style="BORDER-RIGHT: 1px solid; BORDER-TOP: 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: 1px solid; WIDTH: 445px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1px solid; HEIGHT: 292px" alt="" src="../assets/getAsset.aspx?ItemID=16793" border=0></P> <P><BR>Biman Bangladesh says that its “flight BG006 from Dubai to Dhaka had an accident during departure a


  • Other News for Biman Bangladesh Airlines

  • SIA's move to phase out 777-200ERs gathers pace


    <p>Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a deal with Russian carrier Transaero for the sale of four Boeing 777-200ERs...


  • Biman Bangladesh looks to lease three 777s in October


    <p>Bangladesh's flag carrier is looking to lease three Boeing 777-200/200ERs starting this October so it can resume...


  • Thailand's One-Two-Go grounds half its fleet due to weak economy


    Thailand's One-Two-Go grounds half its fleet due to weak economy


  • News Listings for Biman Bangladesh Airlines

  • Biman sends turboprop RFP

    News | 17 May 2013 16:17 | Olivier Bonnassies

    Biman Bangladesh Airlines has invited proposals and offers from airlines, operators, owners of aircraft, manufacturers and/or Leasing Companies for the lease...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Biman-sends-turboprop-RFP-386005/
  • Biman issues RFP for 777-200 leases

    News | 17 Apr 2013 19:52 | Olivier Bonnassies

    Biman Bangladesh Airlines has approached operators, aircraft's owners, manufacturers as well as leasing companies with a request for proposals (RFP) for...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Biman-issues-RFP-for-777-200-leases-384793/
  • Biman Bangladesh to resume New Delhi, Hong Kong services

    News | 12 Apr 2013 02:40 | Firdaus Hashim

    <p>Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to resume twice weekly services from Dhaka to New Delhi and Hong Kong on 4 and 13 May respectively.</p><p>It will use Boeing...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Biman-Bangladesh-to-resume-New-Delhi-Hong-Kong-services-384586/
  • Biman chief eyes profitability in two years

    News | 04 Apr 2013 09:31 | Ellis Taylor

    <p>Biman Bangladesh Airlines' new chief executive plans to turn around the loss-making carrier within two years.</p><p>Kevin Steele, who was appointed to the...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Biman-chief-eyes-profitability-in-two-years-384201/
  • Biman chief seeks $20m in savings through 'fine tuning'

    News | 03 Apr 2013 10:16 | Ellis Taylor

    <p>The new chief executive of Biman Bangladesh Airlines says that he has identified several small changes that could generate significant savings for the carrier.</p><p>"We...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Biman-chief-seeks-20m-in-savings-through-fine-tuning-384145/
  • Biman widebody bids due this week

    News | 26 Mar 2013 11:03 | Olivier Bonnassies

    Bids for longhaul aircraft to support Biman Bangladesh Airlines during the the Hajj season are due this week. The carrier approached the market earlier...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Biman-widebody-bids-due-this-week-383886/