Biman to Lease 777, Return to JFK

**Matt Molnar** · 04-07-2008, 10:18 AM

A delegation of Boeing reps is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh next week to hash out a deal with Biman Bangladesh Airlines to lease a 777 aircraft. The aircraft would be used exclusively for Dhaka-New York service, which must be resumed by Oct. 25th to avoid losing the airline's US permit to fly the route. A few weeks ago Biman finalized a deal to purchase four Boeing 777s and four 787s, which includes provisions to lease four 777s before the new aircraft are built. They are also leasing an ex-Northwest 747-200 from Kabo Air of Nigeria.

**adam613** · 04-07-2008, 11:03 AM

Better get this one quick, before the FAA decides not to turn them away again!

**Tom_Turner** · 04-07-2008, 07:17 PM

Can't wait. Thats going to be great.

Tom

**Matt Molnar** · 04-07-2008, 08:00 PM

I wonder what used 777s Boeing has on their lot/what colors they're in?

**Iberia A340-600** · 04-07-2008, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by GothamSpotter

I wonder what used 777s Boeing has on their lot/what colors they're in?

I can imagine some of the Varig 777-200s that are still parked in the desert could be of use. I think 3 of them, including our JFK bird, were slated for Royal Brunei but the deal fell through.