Shakil Meraj, GM (Public Relation) of Biman said the makers of the plane, aerospace giants Boeing, will transfer the ownership to Biman Bangladesh on November 29 while the plane will set out for Dhaka the following day from Seattle, Canada.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mosaddik Ahmed said addition of another Dreamliner would increase the flight frequency.
“The Dreamliner will fly six times in a week on Dhaka-London route; four times on Dhaka-Dammam and three times on Dhaka-Bangkok route,” he added.
Retired Air Marshall Inamul Bari, Chairman, Biman Board of Directors said the Dreamliner would add new dimension to travel safety and increase operational skill.
“The Dreamliner, which is capable of flying 16 hours straight, requires 20 percent less fuel to operate than other planes,” he added.
A press release with detailed description of the 271-seated second Dreamliner said it has all the latest and modern implementations for both passengers and pilots including Wi-Fi internet, rich entertainment and infotainment systems, heads up display for the pilots, seamless connection with the control tower and more.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines got the first of their ‘Dreamliner’ fleet on August 19.