Bangladesh Emerges as Strategic Priority for Airbus in Both Civil and Military Aviation

Reading Time: 3 minutes Key Highlights: Airbus seeks long-term partnership with Biman Bangladesh Airlines, offering A350 passenger and cargo aircraft with attractive ECA-backed financing. A previous proposal included 8 A350s and 2 A350F freighters; later revised to 4 A350 passenger jets. Airbus already supplies the Bangladesh Army with CASA C295W transport aircraft and AS365N3+ helicopters. Bangladesh Air Force recently evaluated the Eurofighter Typhoon in Italy, signalling interest in European fighter jets under Forces Goal 2030. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus welcomes proposals but stresses a thorough review before making procurement decisions. Airbus’s offer reflects growing European engagement in Bangladesh’s civil and defence aviation sectors. In a notable development underscoring Bangladesh’s rising profile in global aviation, European aerospace manufacturer Airbus has formally expressed its intent to forge a long-term strategic partnership with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. This move comes as part of a broader interest to support the South Asian country’s national carrier