Biman to Lease 777, Return to JFK

[Matt Molnar]

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 (http://www.independent-bangladesh.com/200804053999/country/biman-to-resume-ny-flights-after-2-years.html). 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 (http://nycaviation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11076&p=85796&hilit=biman#p85796) 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 (http://nycaviation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=85758#p85758) from Kabo Air of Nigeria.

[adam613]

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

[Tom_Turner]

Can't wait. Thats going to be great.

Tom

[Matt Molnar]

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

[Iberia A340-600]

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.

[adam613]

Can't wait. Thats going to be great.

Tom

Great??? Have you ever seen Biman's color scheme?? :D

[G-BOAD]

Great News!
I really hope to see them at JFK soon!