Gangchil | The Third Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Biman Fleet

The most modern and advanced aircraft Boeing 787-8 Dream liner (Gangchil) has been added to the Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet. The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the new Boeing (787-8) Dreamliner 'Gangchil' from VVIP Terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thursday, August 22, 2019.

The Prime Minister then gets on the plane and toured the cockpit. The Gangchil will fly in the sky for Abu Dhabi on its inaugural flight at 7:30 pm on 22^nd August 2019.

This Dreamliner 787-8 has arrived at Dhaka Airport from Seattle, United States on July 25. The Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina named the aircraft as ‘Gangchil’. With the addition of Gangchil, the total number of Dreamliner aircraft in Biman fleet is now three.

In 2008 the Biman Bangladesh Airlines signed a contract of US$ 2.1 billion to buy ten new aircraft with the US-based aircraft manufacturer company Boeing. Contract was signed for four new Boeing 777-300 ER which are already added to the fleet, two new Boeing 737-800 which are already added to the fleet and four new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. From four Dreamliners, three already added including the Gangchil. The fourth Dreamliner 'Rajhans' will be added to the fleet in the next September.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the world's most modern and advanced technology aircraft. It can fly continuously for 16 hours on the sky and also saves 20 percent fuel cost compared to other aircraft.

The 787 Dreamliner applies breakthrough technologies to an all-new airplane design. The advanced features of the 787 increase efficiency, simplify airplane ownership and operation, and significantly improve the air travel experience. Technical Specification of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner:

• Passengers capacity: Total 271 seat, 24 business class and 247 economy class

• Range: 7,305 nmi (13,530 km)

• Length: 57 m (186 ft)

• Wingspan: 60 m (197 ft)

• Height: 17 m (56 ft)

• Engine: GEnx-1B / Trent 1000

In this aircraft, passengers can take advantage of WiFi internet even when flying over 43,000 feet above the sea level.

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