The aircraft which came straight from the factory in France landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday noon, said Imran Asif, Chief Executive Officer of US-Bangla Airlines.
With this, the number of aircraft to the US-Bangla fleet has risen to eight, he said.
The new ATR 72-600 aircraft which can fly at a speed of 510 kms per hour will begin its operation on domestic routes on March 31, Imran said, adding that three more ATR 72-600 aircraft will be added to the private airline’s fleet within a short time.
With the slogan of ‘Fly fast, fly safe’, US-Bangla airlines started its journey in July 2014 and acquired recognition for timely flight operation, international standard cabin service, good quality catering service, comfortable seat and proper passengers’ service.