Bangladesh Secures Boeing Deal, Shifting Away from Airbus Amid U.S. Trade Pressure

Bangladesh signs a deal to purchase 14 Boeing aircraft, marking a shift from Airbus amid trade pressures from the U.S. This decision comes as Bangladesh aims to modernize its national carrier's fleet to satisfy rising demand and address trade imbalances with the United States, while also upgrading aviation infrastructure.

In a strategic move away from Airbus, Bangladesh inked a deal with U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing on Thursday to acquire 14 new planes. This decision comes amidst mounting trade pressure from Washington.

The deal, estimated at $3.7 billion based on list prices, includes 10 787 Dreamliners and four 737 MAX jets, setting the stage for Biman Bangladesh Airlines to both modernize and expand its fleet.

This agreement signals the end of a prolonged contest with Airbus and comes at a time when Bangladesh is grappling with a significant trade imbalance with the U.S. The fleet upgrade aligns with broader infrastructure improvements, including a new terminal at Dhaka airport.