US-Bangla to order $4-5b worth of leased aircraft in 2 months

US-Bangla Airlines plans to place another major order for leased aircraft worth $4-5 billion within the next 60 days, Managing Director Abdullah Al Mamin said on Saturday.

“We will order more leased aircraft worth $4-5 billion within the next 60 days,” he said at a policy conclave titled “World-class aviation for Bangladesh’s economic progress”, organised by The Daily Bonik Barta at the United Convention Centre in Kurmitola, in the city.

However, Al Mamin did not disclose how many aircraft would be leased under the planned deal.
Earlier, US-Bangla announced plans to acquire 21 Boeing aircraft through a $1.5 billion leasing deal as part of a major fleet expansion programme.

US-Bangla unveils $1.5b leasing deal to add 21 Boeing aircraft
The announcement was made on 29 July at the airline’s “Beyond with Boeing” event in Dhaka.
The deal includes 15 Boeing 737-8 aircraft and six Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with all 21 aircraft scheduled for delivery by the end of 2027.

US-Bangla currently operates 25 aircraft, making it the largest fleet among Bangladesh’s local airlines.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashiduzzaman Millat attended the event as the chief guest, while State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir was the special guest.

Former Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh Chairman Air Vice Marshal (retd) Mahmud Hussain also attended the event.Bonik Barta Editor Dewan Hainf Mahmud delivered the welcome speech.
The conclave was supported by AirAsia, United Group and US-Bangla Airlines.