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Following is my personal opinion on buying new or old aircraft.Yes, the maintenance will be low. Plus there will be warranty coverage on a new aircraft which can save a lot of money. Just that the precedence is low, if not absent. Many established airlines go the conversion route to save on capital costs.
By the way, how much tax do you pay to the NBR every year? If you pay any, you should stop paying further by showing this news of stealing govt money.When I see sallu mia signing any deal, I can say with confidence we taxpayers are fuked...
Buying brand new aircraft for cargo is a luxury that only airlines like Emirates and Etihad can afford.
Following is my personal opinion on buying new or old aircraft.
-The first thing is the value of a new aircraft is open and almost known to relevant parties.
- The real price of an old one is really unknown because many many variables are to be taken into consideration. Such as how many km it has run, what is the current fuel efficiency, how is the body conditions, how are the tire conditions, and so on.
It means a purchase representative has more ways to steal money from the negotiations for an old aircraft compared to a new aircraft because the latter's price cannot be negotiated the way an old aircraft's price can be.
Everytime I go to Miami International Airport I see loads of older cargo aircraft including old DC-10s Biman used to fly.
I wonder what factors were considered in the decision making process.
Everytime I go to Miami International Airport I see loads of older cargo aircraft including old DC-10s Biman used to fly.
I wonder what factors were considered in the decision making process.
Buying brand new aircraft for cargo is a luxury that only airlines like Emirates and Etihad can afford.
The following report said Airbus offered it with half the price compared to the present market price. For info Bangladesh is purchasing 8 passenger plane as well!
For info Airbus sent Bangladesh-born UK MP Rushanara Ali to pursue Ministry of Civil Aviation and she was able to successfully pursued them.
Biman's Airbus Plane Purchase Deal (eight passenger planes and two cargo freighters) Likely During PM's UK Visit
Date
5/4/2023 5:18:58 AM
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Dhaka: Biman Bangladesh Airline's deal to purchase 10 Airbus aircraft, comprising eight passenger planes and two cargo freighters, is likely to take place during the Prime Minister of the country Sheikh Hasina's visit to the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister is currently on a tri-nation tour and she will be leaving Washington for London on May 4, as per reports.
Earlier, on May 3, Biman Board of Directors at a meeting approved the proposal of buying Airbus planes.
The Prime Minister is expected to approve the deal during her visit to the UK followed by an official memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing between the Airbus and Biman authorities.
Bangladesh-born UK MP Rushanara Ali had been pursuing the Ministry of Civil Aviation Ministry in favour of the Airbus procurement.
She handed over a letter in this regard to the ministry in 2022. In the same year, Airbus representatives organised a demonstration of the new Airbus A350 aircraft at Dhaka Airport.
Reports cited a top official of the Ministry of Civil Aviation confirming they received the letter saying,“Airbus offered half the current market price of the aircraft. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other concerned government wings are dealing with the matter.”
On this note, reports added, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md0 Mahbub Ali, saying, "The government plans to revive and regain the international aviation market following the Prime Minister's directives on turning the country into an aviation hub in the subcontinent. We have taken a policy decision to purchase 10 new state-of-the-art aircraft for Biman.”
Biman Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shafiul Azim was further cited by reports saying,“The decision to launch several new routes, including Japan and the United States, has already been taken. The procurement of the Airbus fleet is part of our plans for the region.”
There had been recent reports citing an official from the European plane maker Airbus confirming that the firm wants to maintain its presence in Bangladesh's aviation industry, predicted to triple in passenger and cargo traffic by 2040.
Airbus representatives said the new aircraft would be ideal for meeting the rising demand in Bangladesh's aviation industry and boosting Airbus's relations with the country.
In 2022, Rémi Maillard, Ppresident of Airbus India and Managing Director of South Asia region, said,“Airbus is committed to contributing to and developing Biman Bangladesh airlines to recapture the market from foreign carriers.”
“To tackle the situation, airlines require a highly competitive modernised long-haul aircraft, which the Airbus family of products, including the long-range widebody A350, can provide,” he added.
Reports revealed an Airbus study stating, Bangladesh's aviation market grew at a 50 per cent faster rate than most other countries in the last 10 years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9 per cent compared to the rest of the world's (6 per cent).
Biman's Airbus Plane Purchase Deal Likely During PM's UK Visit
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It’s a package of 8 passenger plane and 2 cargo freighters. Reportedly Airbus offered it at the half market price but don’t know the details yet.
Biman Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shafiul Azim was further cited by reports saying,“The decision to launch several new routes, including Japan and the United States, has already been taken. The procurement of the Airbus fleet is part of our plans for the region.”
Half Market Price is Hasina Propaganda again.
What would help would be to Benchmark management and technical expertise and processes from France and UK on how to run efficient cargo operations, which is horrible with how Biman now runs it.
Purchase of NEW Airbus airplanes will not help in that regard. It will only help in lining Hasina and Rehana's Swiss Bank Accounts.
We have to attack the problem at the root - to solve it.
Biman can easily run routes to Japan and US using B787-9 and B777-300ER.
Tokyo to US (LAX and SFO) is run commonly by B777 which is a 16 hour leg.
Besides Biman is already running an even longer non-stop leg from DAC to Toronto (DAC-YYZ) using B787-9 which is a 21 Hour leg.
Why they need "NEW" Airbus for these Japan and US routes - I have no idea....
Biman's average fleet age is the lowest in the region, and they need NEW aircraft AGAIN ??
They can easily add a few leased cargo freightliners to try out the cargo service and then expand.
Shob ghoosh ar durnitir harir loot.
50% off is subjective. 50% off list price is not exactly a great deal as no other airline pays full list price.Half Market Price is Hasina Propaganda again.
What would help would be to Benchmark management and technical expertise and processes from France and UK on how to run efficient cargo operations, which is horrible with how Biman now runs it.
Purchase of NEW Airbus airplanes will not help in that regard. It will only help in lining Hasina and Rehana's Swiss Bank Accounts.
We have to attack the problem at the root - to solve it.
Biman can easily run routes to Japan and US using B787-9 and B777-300ER.
Tokyo to US (LAX and SFO) is run commonly by B777 which is a 16 hour leg.
Besides Biman is already running an even longer non-stop leg from DAC to Toronto (DAC-YYZ) using B787-9 which is a 21 Hour leg.
Why they need "NEW" Airbus for these Japan and US routes - I have no idea....
Biman's average fleet age is the lowest in the region, and they need NEW aircraft AGAIN ??
They can easily add a few leased cargo freightliners to try out the cargo service and then expand.
Shob ghoosh ar durnitir harir loot.
Bulk purchase is obviously not an option for Biman. If we really are getting 50% off regular price for buying just 2 examples, it is a great deal.50% off is subjective. 50% off list price is not exactly a great deal as no other airline pays full list price.
You get a better deal on bulk purchase as Air India will get, certainly not for buying two units.
50% off is subjective. 50% off list price is not exactly a great deal as no other airline pays full list price.
You get a better deal on bulk purchase as Air India will get, certainly not for buying two units.
Bulk purchase is obviously not an option for Biman. If we really are getting 50% off regular price for buying just 2 examples, it is a great deal.
Everytime I go to Miami International Airport I see loads of older cargo aircraft including old DC-10s Biman used to fly.
I wonder what factors were considered in the decision making process.