Airbus is once again pursuing a new contract for its A350 and A321neo jets with Biman Bangladesh Airlines, a move that remains controversial after months of pressure.
The latest reports suggest the proposal being put forward by the planemaker consists of just 10 aircraft, a reduction from what had been initially proposed and seemingly rejected in favour of Boeing’s commercial airplanes.
That new proposal aims to pitch four A350-900s and six A321neos to the airline and the country, as Bangladesh pushes to advance its aviation industry through new aircraft purchases and the important renewal of its fleet.
However,