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Ethiopian Airlines thrives with expert-driven operations
Says its regional director Solomon Bekele
Biman curtails flights on five int’l routes
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has reduced flights on five international routes due to financial losses and a decline in passengers.
Malaysia-bound flights: Biman syndicate hiked ticket prices
The civil aviation ministry has found several Biman officials, including high-ups, fully responsible for the syndicate that artificially hiked the prices of flight tickets to Malaysia in May this year.
Travel agents face existential crisis
The travel agents are facing an “existential crisis” due to the countrywide internet blackout as all activities of around 4,000 travel agents have remained halted since Thursday night.
Cancellation of Flights: Saudi-bound migrants in a bind
Uncertainty looms over the fate of hundreds of Saudi-bound Bangladeshi migrant workers as Saudia airlines cancelled multiple flights following the countrywide internet shutdown since Thursday night.
Biman flight returns to HSIA after AC failure
A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight returned to the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport shortly after take-off this morning as the cooling system of the plane's air conditioner was not working
Purchase of Boeing or Airbus depends on Biman report
Civil Aviation Minister Faruk Khan today said the decision to purchase Boeing or Airbus aircraft will depend on the evaluation committee's report
Ticket sales, performance key challenges: new Biman MD
Resolving irregularities in selling tickets and improving on-time performance are the two main challenges for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, said Biman's new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Jahidul Islam Bhuiyan today
JS body slams Biman top brass for Tk 1,000cr damage to 8 aircraft
The parliamentary standing committee on civil aviation ministry today came down heavily on Biman’s respective top officials for damaging of interiors of several aircraft of Biman Bangladesh Airlines while transporting cargo items for more than a year since March 2020.
Engines of Biman’s Dash-8 ‘damaged’
A relatively new De Havilland Canada Dash-8 aircraft of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has been grounded since February 2 due to “damaged engines caused by pilot error”.
Pilot's faulty handling: Biman aircraft remains grounded since Feb 2
A brand-new Dash-8 aircraft of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has remained grounded since February 2 due to damage of its two engines apparently due to the pilot’s faulty handling of the aircraft, sources in Biman said.
What’s choking private airlines?
Poisoned chalice -- is what sums up best Bangladesh’s aviation industry.
Biman introduces arm badge for upper wing staff
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has introduced arm badge for its upper wing staff at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, so that passengers can easily trace them for required assistance.
Manpower shortage key crisis
The shortages of experts and professionals, including pilots, have left Biman unable to realise the full potential of its modern fleet, said Biman Managing Director and CEO Abu Saleh Mostafa Kamal in an interview with The Daily Star.
Biman’s 50-year journey: Bumpy all along
Despite a robust fleet of 21 modern aircraft, Biman remains a losing concern due to a lack of planning and poor service delivery, said aviation experts.
Novoair celebrates 9 years of operation
Private airline company Novoair has celebrated its ninth anniversary since its first flight took off.
Biman slashes fares for 4 ME destinations
Biman Bangladesh Airlines yesterday announced to reduce its ticket prices for different destinations in Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia.
Biman completes half a century
National flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines has turned 50 today. Immediately after independence, the airline started its journey on January 4, 1972 with a DC-3 aircraft, according to Biman website.