Trump hails Boeing deals
US President Donald Trump has highlighted Bangladesh’s agreement to purchase 11 Boeing aircraft, alongside Turkey’s purchase of 100 aircraft, describing the combined deals as a major boost for Boeing and the US manufacturing sector.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Thursday (September 24), Trump said Bangladesh and Türkiye had announced purchases totalling 111 Boeing aircraft, with options for a further 50.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Boeing announced the 11-aircraft agreement in New York on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The order comprises five 787-10 Dreamliners and six 737-8 aircraft, taking Biman’s Boeing order book for the year to 25 aircraft.
Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin disclosed details of the agreement at a press conference in New York, saying the acquisition was linked to Bangladesh’s plans to expand its aviation sector and open new international routes.
Trump’s post came a day after Boeing announced that Turkish Airlines had finalised an order for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft. The Turkish carrier purchased 100 aircraft and secured options for another 50.
Describing the two transactions as a “big day for Boeing and American manufacturing”, Trump linked the aircraft sales to US exports, manufacturing and employment.
“BIG DAY FOR BOEING AND AMERICAN MANUFACTURING!” Trump wrote, adding that the purchases represented “TENS of BILLIONS of Dollars in Sales” and would support “tens of thousands of American Jobs across our Country”.
He also credited US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and the Department of Commerce for their support in the transactions.
Trump said the market was recognising the importance of manufacturing and exporting from the United States, concluding his message by congratulating Boeing and its workforce.
Bangladesh expands aviation links
The Boeing agreement forms part of Bangladesh’s wider plan to expand its international aviation network. Mahdi Amin said the country needed additional aircraft as its aviation sector grows and new international routes are planned.
“Bangladesh will purchase aircraft based on its needs. Bangladesh’s aviation sector is expanding and there are plans to open new routes. Therefore, new aircraft are required,” he said.
Boeing said Biman’s latest purchase was intended to support fleet renewal and international network expansion.
The US aircraft manufacturer said Biman currently operates Boeing 787, 777 and 737 Next-Generation aircraft across an international network linking Bangladesh with major hubs in the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia and Europe.
Biman Chairman Rumee A Hossain described the latest agreement as part of a broader fleet-renewal and network-expansion plan, saying the carrier aimed to strengthen its international connectivity in response to the needs of passengers, expatriate Bangladeshis, businesses and the tourism sector.
The aircraft deal also adds a commercial dimension to Bangladesh-US economic relations, as the purchase involves a major US aerospace manufacturer and supports the expansion of Bangladesh’s national flag carrier.
Biman has also indicated that it may hold discussions with Airbus in the future, depending on its fleet requirements. Mahdi Amin said Bangladesh would make aircraft purchases based on its operational needs.
