31 Oct, 2010
NRB Investment of the year Award to United Airways (BD) Limited
23 Dec, 2010
Inaugural Flight Dhaka to Bangkok on 23rd of December 2010
United Airways (BD) Ltd. leading private airlines in Bangladesh starts its maiden Dhaka-Bangkok flight on 23rd December 2010. The inaugural Dhaka-Bangkok flight of United Airways (BD) Ltd will be operated by Airbus 310-325, configured with 18 business and 182 economy class seats.
United Airways is currently operating from Dhaka to London, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Chittagong, Jessore, Sylhet and Cox’s Bazar and also from Chittagong to Kolkata. United Airways is proud to be the first Bangladeshi carrier to start operation of non-stop flights from London to Sylhet from 14th December 2010.
Starting flights with only one aircraft Dash-8-100, United Airways in a span of just over 3 years, has one airbus 310-325, two MD-83, one ATR-72 and two Dash-8-100 aircrafts in its fleet.
The one way special fare for Dhaka-Bangkok is Tk. 14057 and return fare is 21808 (inclusive of all taxes). Weekly three flights to Bangkok will be operated on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from Dhaka. United Airways is scheduled to start services to Jeddah, Riyadh and Singapore by March 2011.
On 10 July 2007, United Airways first took to the skies with the slogan “Fly Your Own Airline” and has been providing committed services ever since. United is receiving positive market response and presently holds a major share of the domestic and regional market, since its inception. United Airways maintains high standard of schedule regularity, service and safety.
14 Dec, 2010
United Airways (Bd) Ltd leading private sector airline of Bangladesh has launched its London-Sylhet direct flight
United Airways (Bd) Ltd, a leading private sector airline of Bangladesh has launched its Sylhet-London direct flight recently.
The first Sylhet-London direct flight is scheduled to take off from Gatewick, London for Sylhet with an Airbus 310-324.
Sylhet City Corporation Mayor Badar Uddin Ahmed Kamran formally inaugurated the flight at Sylhet MAG Osmani International Airport where lawmaker Shafiqur Rahman and high officials of United Airways, among others, were present.
United Airways has been designated to operate international flights to various destinations by the government of Bangladesh. it is currently operating from Dhaka to London, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Chittagong, Sylhet, Jessore and Cox’s Bazar and also from Chittagong to Kolkata.
Captain Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury, Chairman and Managing Director of United Airways said, “It will initially operate one direct flight a week on London-Sylhet route. On the other hand, we are scheduled to start Dhaka-Bangkok route on December 23, 2010. By first quarter of 2011 we will launch Dhaka-Jeddah route.”
“United has one Airbus 310-325, two MD-83, one ATR-72, two Dash-8-100 aircraft. Another one ATR-72 and one Airbus 310-325 aircraft will join the fleet by June-2011,” he added.
This operation is undoubtedly an achievement for the Bangladesh Aviation Industry, as United Airways is the first private airline to have planned this prestigious route in Europe”, Captain Choudhury said.
05 Oct, 2010
United Airways adds A310-300 and ATR-72 to it’s fleet
The United Airways (BD) Limited, the first listed airline in country’s capital market, added one Airbus A310 and one ATR-72 aircraft to its fleet on October 5, 2010 to consolidate its domestic, regional and international networks.
Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury, Chairman and Managing Director, United Airways (BD) Ltd said, “This new addition of aircraft has increased the fleet strength of the airline to six.”
He said “United Airways has taken a number of steps to control costs and expand it’s network. The new Airbus A310-300 aircraft, configured with 18 Business Class and 183 Economy Class and ATR-72 with 4 Business class and 67 Economy seats will help us in this regard.”
Both the aircraft have new lighter, more comfortable seats with 32” seat pitch and larger overhead baggage bins. Airbus 310 is fully equipped with in-flight entertainment system.
“The new Airbus 310-300 aircraft will primarily be used on upcoming routes between Dhaka-Dubai-London-Dubai-Sylhet and Dhaka-Jeddah-Dhaka,” and ATR-72 will be used for domestic and regional routes.
He said Bangladeshi passengers mostly prefer to “fly their own airline” and it is United Airways (BD) Limited, which offers the feeling of them own.
Capt. Choudhury added, “Dealing with this type of aircraft results in simplified and efficient operations. Such operations mean the quickest and most cost-effective services possible and savings are passed on to our customers in the form of competitive fares.”
United Airways Bangladesh Limited started it’s journey on July 10, 2007 with it’s maiden flight from Dhaka to Sylhet and currently operates regular flights to all major domestic routes, which includes Chittagong, Cox’s bazar, Sylhet and Jessore. The international operation of the Airline began on September 24, 2008 with a flight to Kolkata and in next nine months, it added five more international destinations Dubai, London, Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu and also connected Kolkata from Chittagong as well.
10 Jul, 2010
United Airways celebrating three years of operation.
United Airways celebrates three years of its service today. On the 10th of July 2007 the leading private airline in Bangladesh started its operation with its maiden flight from Dhaka to Sylhet. The pioneers of this airline are non-resident Bangladeshi (NRB) particularly from Sylhet.
Starting with one Dash 8-100 aircraft, the airlines now owns two of these aircraft and two Jet Aircraft MD-83 through outright purchase and operates flights from Dhaka to London, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Chittagong, Sylhet, Jessore and Cox’s Bazar. It also plans to operate to Jeddah from 29th July 2010 and also to operate Bangkok, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi shortly and doing necessary feasibility study for the Singapore, Male, Colombo & Jakarta operation.
Chairman and Managing Director of United Airways (BD) Limited, Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury said “Recalling many airlines have yield to the challenge, we definitely want to survive and increase our fleet as this is the right time to procure desired aircraft. We are in the process of buying one Airbus 310-300 and three more ATR by the end of this year”.
Since its inception, United Airways received positive market response and presently holds a good market share of the domestic and international market. In a span of just three years since inception, United Airways has established its brand reputation for its employment of latest technologies that meet international safety standards, friendly customer service, and disciplined flight schedule, reliable & safe aircraft.
The carrier plans to expand its fleet Sylhet to London and other Gulf destinations. UK and Gulf is the most important market for Bangladeshi airlines as one in two people who fly abroad goes to the six Gulf countries and UK.
On this auspicious occasion of its 3rd Birthday, the management of United Airways has expressed their gratitude to all its patrons and well wishers, and in particular, all the Govt. agencies for their heartfelt support in making United, a success story.
10 Jul, 2010
Share Trading of United Airways begins from 12 Jul, 2010.
United Airways (BD) Ltd is the first aviation company to be traded on DSE and CSE begins 12th July 2010, Monday in the country’s trade market. DSE trading code for United Airways (BD) Ltd. is UNITEDAIR and DSE company code # 29001.
The Dhaka Stock Exchange board in a meeting last Thursday approved the listing and fixed debut trading day of the private airlines company.
United Airways offered 10 million shares to raise Tk. 1.0 billion through an initial public offering (IPO) the face value of each share is TK. 100..
15 Jun, 2010
Allotment of Initial Public Offering (IPO) shares.
United Airways (BD) Limited the first listed airline company in the stock market in Bangladesh. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved-United Airways (BD) Ltd to go public to raise Tk. 100 crore. United Airways, a private carrier, offered 10 million shares with a face value of Tk 100 to raise Tk 1.0 billion from the market. It gives immense pleasure to United Airways (BD) Ltd to announce that the lottery for allotment of Initial Public Offering (IPO) shares held on today, 15th June 2010. The lottery of allotment of initial public offering shares which has been conducted by BRTC, BUET at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka.
United Airways (BD) Limited announces with great pleasure that the Public Issue of Shares of the Company, which was closed on 20th May 2010 received tremendous public support and has been over subscribed by more than Tk. 844 crore. The Board of Directors takes this opportunity to express their overwhelming support and confidence reposed on the Company. The Board of Directors also acknowledge with gratitude the co-operation extended to the Company by Securities and Exchange Commission, Bangladesh Bank, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms, Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited, Chittagong Stock Exchange Limited, Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL), Manager to the Issue, Post Issue Manager, Post Issue Manager, Underwriters and bankers to the Issue.
United Airways, a venture of non-resident Bangladeshi, will use this fund to procure 2 wide bodies aircraft to expand its horizon in international flight operations. The four –fleet carrier also intends to open more flights to Middle East, including Jeddah and Abu Dhabi. This airline is presently operating flights Dhaka to London, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Chittagong, Sylhet, Cox’s Bazar and Jessore.
In fiscal year 2008-09, United Airways (BD) Ltd net profit stood at Tk. 4.73 crore.
Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of United Airways (BD) Ltd says, ‘It is a major breakthrough and a matter of pride for us. We are happy that we are the first listed airline in Bangladesh in stock market.’
06 February, 2010
“Business Express Best Business Award” for United Airways (BD) Ltd.
United Airways (BD) Limited has received “The Best Business Award” in the airline sector in Bangladesh for contributions to the growth of the domestic and international routes in 2009.
Chairman and Managing Director of United Airways (BD) Limited Captain Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury received the award on behalf of the company from Honorable Law Minister Barrister Shafiq Ahmed on January 23, 2010. The award is given by Monthly Business Express.
The airline also received ‘Desher Kagoj Business Award-2007’ ‘Begum Rokeya Shining Personality Award-2007’ and ‘Arthokanto Business Award-2008’ for contributions in 2007 and 2008.
Besides flights on domestic routes, United airways is successfully operating Dhaka to London, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, Kolkata and Chittagong to Kolkata flights and hopes to start flying to Bangkok, Jeddah, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi from April this year.
24 December, 2009
Fourth Aircraft MD-83 added to the fleet
The United Airways (BD) Limited, the premier airline from Bangladesh, on Thursday December 24, 2009, announced that it had added one more new MD-83 aircraft to consolidate its international network.
Chairman and Managing Director of United Airways (BD) Ltd, Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury said “The MD-83 aircraft have been purchased from Romania; this new addition has increased the fleet strength of United Airways (BD) Limited to Four. We are trying to face challenges of the recession.” He said, “Recalling many airlines have succumbed to the challenge. We definitely want to survive and increase our fleet as this is the right time to procure desire Aircraft.”
He said “United Airways has taken a number of initiatives to control cost. All our MD-83 aircrafts are configured with 8 Business and 147Economy class. “
Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury said “the new MD-83 aircraft will primarily be used on upcoming routes between Dhaka-London, Dhaka-Dubai, Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur, Dhaka-Kathmandu, Dhaka-Bangkok.”
He has plans that how his airline will compete with the other airlines that operate on the same routes and he said Bangladeshi passengers mostly preferred to “fly their own airline” and it is United Airways (BD) Limited.
Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury added: “Dealing with this type of aircraft results in simplified and efficient operations. Such operations mean the quickest and most cost-effective service possible and savings passed on to our customers in the form of competitive fares.”
The carrier plans to expand its fleet by adding Boeing 767-300ER by next year to fly to Jeddah and other Gulf destinations. UK and Gulf is the most important market for Bangladeshi airlines as one in two people who fly abroad goes to the six Gulf countries and UK.
22 December, 2009
Fourth AGM of United Airways (BD) Ltd.
The Fourth Annual General Meeting of the shareholders of United Airways (BD) Ltd was held on December 22, 2009 at the Shikara Party Palace, Uttara, Dhaka. Chaired by Captain Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury, Chairman and Managing Director of United Airways (BD) Ltd and other directors attended the meeting. A large number of shareholders were present at the meeting and took part in deliberations.
The shareholders discussed at length various aspects of Annual Report and Audited Accounts as well as the activities of United Airways during 2008-2009 and future plans of the company.
The shareholders were fully satisfied by the adequate disclosure and transparency made in the audited accounts and annual report on activities of United Airways (BD) Ltd.
21 December, 2009
Inaugural Flight Dhaka to Kuala Lumpur
United Airways (BD) Ltd. a leading private sector airline founded by non-resident Bangladeshis, is starting its maiden Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur passenger flight on 21st December 2009. The first Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur flight of the airline is scheduled to take off from Dhaka for Kuala Lumpur with a 155-seat MD-83. This aircraft is built in the USA and is equipped with state of the art technologies and navigational equipment.
United Airways has been designated to operate international flights to various countries by the government of Bangladesh. It is currently operating from Dhaka to London, Dubai, Kolkata, Chittagong, Jessore, Sylhet, and Cox’s Bazar and also from Chittagong to Kolkata.
Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury, Chairman and Managing Director of United Airways (BD) Ltd. informed, “It will initially operate two passenger flights in a week on Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur route. On the other hand, we are scheduled to start Dhaka-Katmandu and Dhaka-Bangkok route by January 2010. By mid of 2010 we will start Dhaka-Jeddah route by state of the art Boeing 767-300ER”.
Capt. Tasbir also said, “United has two 155 seated MD-83 aircraft and two 37 seated Dash-8-100 aircraft. It is also planning to procure Boeing 767-300 ER aircraft by mid 2010.”
The one way special fare for Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur is Tk. 13751 and return fare is 22087 (inclusive of all taxes). Weekly two flights to Kuala Lumpur will be operated on Monday and Thursday and depart from Dhaka at 2100hrs.
On 10 July 2007, United Airways first took to the skies with a slogan “Fly Your Own Airline” and has been providing committed services ever since. Since its inception, United received positive market response and presently holds a major share of the domestic and regional market. In a span of just two and half years of operation, United Airways has established its brand reputation for its maintenance of schedule, service and safety with the employment of latest technologies.
Mr. Shafique Alam Mehdi, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism at Domestic Terminal, Zia International Airport formally inaugurated the Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur flight operation as chief guest. Among other guests who attended the program His Excellency Mr. Jamaluddin Sabeh, High Commissioner of Malaysia, Government officials, journalists of print and electronic media and high officials of United Airways were also present there.
21 November, 2009
Inaugural Flight Dhaka to London starting from Sylhet
United Airways (BD) Ltd. a leading private sector airline founded by non-resident Bangladeshis, is starting its maiden Dhaka-London passenger flight on 21st November 2009. The first Dhaka-London flight of the airline is scheduled to take off from Dhaka for London with a 155-seat MD-83 and this flight starts from Sylhet and shall operate as domestic flight up to Dhaka. This aircraft is built in the USA and is equipped with state of the art technologies and navigational equipment.
United Airways has been designated to operate international flights to various countries by the government of Bangladesh. It is currently operating from Dhaka to Dubai, Kolkata, Chittagong, Jessore, Sylhet, and Cox’s Bazar and also from Chittagong to Kolkata.
Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury, Chairman and Managing Director of United Airways (BD) Ltd. informed, “It will initially operate two passenger flights in a week on Dhaka-London route. On the other hand, we are scheduled to start Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur, Dhaka-Katmandu and Dhaka-Bangkok route by December 2009. By first quarter of 2010 we will start Dhaka-Jeddah route by state of the art Boeing 767-300ER”.
Capt. Tasbir also said, “United has one 155 seated MD-83 aircraft and two 37 seated Dash-8-100 aircraft. Another 155 seated MD-83 aircraft will join the fleet with-in November 2009. United Airways is also planning to procure another Boeing 767-300 ER aircraft by mid 2010.”
The one way special fare for Dhaka-London is Tk. 33683 (inclusive of all taxes) and return fare is $ 695 (exclusive of all taxes). Weekly two flights to London will be operated on Tuesday and Saturday and depart from Dhaka at 1200hrs.
“This operation is undoubtedly an achievement for the Bangladesh Aviation Industry, as United Airways is the first private airline to have planned this prestigious route in Europe” Capt. Choudhury added.
On 10 July 2007, United Airways first took to the skies with a slogan “Fly Your Own Airline” and has been providing committed services ever since. Since its inception, United received positive market response and presently holds a major share of the domestic and regional market. In a span of just two and half years of operation, United Airways has established its brand reputation for its maintenance of schedule, service and safety with the employment of latest technologies.
Hussain Muhammad Ershad, MP, Former President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh at M A G Osmani International Airport, Sylhet and G M Quader, MP, Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism at Zia International Airport formally inaugurated the first European flight operation as chief guests respectively. Among other guests who attended both the programs Mr. Muhammad Faruk Khan MP, Minister for Commerce, Mr. Shafiqur Rahman, MP, Diplomats of the foreign Mission, Govt. officials, High official of the travel agents, journalists of print and electronic media and high officials of United Airways were also present there.
03 August, 2009
United Airways designated to fly United Kingdom and
Saudi Arabia
United Airways (BD) Limited, Bangladesh's premier and most
preferred airline, will launch services to London, the capital and largest
city of the United Kingdom, and Jeddah the capital city of Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia from Dhaka, effective November, 2009.
This will be the airline's fifth and sixth international flight from
Bangladesh. The airline will launch three services a week on the Dhaka - London sector,
on Tuesdays, Thursday and Sunday respectively, aboard a state-of-the-art
Boeing new generation and MD83 aircrafts.
With the introduction of this new flight, United Airways will fly to 7
cities in the Gulf, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha, Abu Dhabi,
Jeddah and Riyadh.
According to Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury, Chairman and Managing Director,
United Airways Limited, "UK and Saudi Arabia is a very important market for
United Airways on account of the large volume of traffic to the United
Kingdom and Gulf Kingdom, to and from Bangladesh, and an important addition
to the airline's growing international network. With the launch of our 5th
and 6th international passenger service to United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia,
we are confident of our position as among the leading carriers on these
sectors."
23 July, 2009
United Airways launches flight to Dubai
Today, United Airways has launched its direct flight to a new international destination - Dubai.
Before starting the Dhaka-Dubai flight Chairman and Managing Director Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury said, ‘United Airways will offer best services, at competitive prices in all the routes.’
To be operated with a 155-seat MD-83 aircraft the Dhaka-Dubai-Dhaka flight has been offered special one way fare at $250 (excluding taxes and surcharges). Initially, United Airways will operate to Dubai on every Thursday and Sunday. Both the days departure from Dhaka is1835hrs.
'United Airways respects hardworking Bangladeshi migrant workers, who earn valuable foreign currency for the country- we want to do something special for them,' said Capt. Tasbir.
On the 10th of July 2007 the leading private airline in Bangladesh started its operation with its maiden flight from Dhaka to Sylhet. The pioneers of this airline are non-resident Bangladeshi (NRB) particularly from Sylhet.
Starting with one Dash 8-100 aircraft, the airlines now owns two of these aircraft and one Jet Aircraft MD-83 through outright purchase and operates daily flights from Dhaka to Chittagong, Sylhet, Jessore, Cox’s Bazar and Kolkata.
It has now added the most significant destination in manpower export: the Dubai route. It also plans to operate to Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, Bangkok shortly and doing necessary feasibility study for the Canton & Yangon operation.
Chairman and Managing Director Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury said “Recalling many airlines have yield to the challenge, we definitely want to survive and increase our fleet as this is the right time to procure desired aircraft. We are in the process of buying two more MD-83 by the end of this year”.
The carrier plans to expand its fleet by adding Boeing 767-300ER by next year to fly to London and other Gulf destinations. UK and Gulf is the most important market for Bangladeshi airlines as one in two people who fly abroad goes to the six Gulf countries and UK.
10 July, 2009
Celebrating two years of operation
United Airways celebrates two years of its service today. On the 10th of July 2007 the leading private airline in Bangladesh started its operation with its maiden flight from Dhaka to Sylhet. The pioneers of this airline are non-resident Bangladeshi (NRB) particularly from Sylhet.
Starting with one Dash 8-100 aircraft, the airlines now owns two of these aircraft and one Jet Aircraft MD-83 through outright purchase and operates daily flights from Dhaka to Chittagong, Sylhet, Jessore, Cox’s Bazar, Barisal, Saidpur and Kolkata. It also plans to operate to Dubai from 16th July 2009 and also to operate Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, Bangkok shortly and doing necessary feasibility study for the Canton & Yangon operation.
As a part of 2nd year anniversary, induction of recently purchased jet aircraft MD-83 on 10th July 2009 at Zia International Airport, Dhaka at 1700hrs is being held.
Chairman and Managing Director Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury said “Recalling many airlines have yield to the challenge, we definitely want to survive and increase our fleet as this is the right time to procure desired aircraft. We are in the process of buying two more MD-83 by the end of this year”.
The carrier plans to expand its fleet by adding Boeing 767-300ER by next year to fly to London and other Gulf destinations. UK and Gulf is the most important market for Bangladeshi airlines as one in two people who fly abroad goes to the six Gulf countries and UK.
On this auspicious occasion of its 2nd Birthday, the management of United Airways has expressed their gratitude to all its patrons and well wishers, and in particular, all the Govt. agencies for their heartfelt support in making United, a success story.
Honorable Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism, GM Quader formally inaugurated the flight of newly introduced jet aircraft MD-83 of United Airways. On that occasion Mr. Abdul-Muyeed Chowdhury, Former Adviser to Caretaker Government and Mr Hedayatullah Al Mamoon, Secretary, Ministry for Civil Aviation and Tourism attended as a Special Guests. Among other High Officials of the Government, Senior Officials of the Financial Institutes, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, other Airlines, Journalists, investors and employees of United Airways are also present.
02 July, 2009
One new MD-83 on the Fleet
United Airways (BD) Limited, the premier airline from Bangladesh, on Saturday July 02, 2009, announced that it had added one new MD-83 aircraft to consolidate its international network.
Speaking to newsmen while receiving the aircraft at Zia International Airport, Founder Chairman and Managing Director Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury said “The MD-83 aircraft have been purchased from uk, This new addition has increased the fleet strength of United Airways BD Limited to Three. We are trying to face challenges of the recession.” He said, “Recalling many airlines have succumbed to the challenge. We definitely want to survive and increase our fleet as this is the right time to procure desire Aircraft. We are in process to buy two more MD83 by the end of this year”.
He said “United Airways has taken a number of initiatives to control cost. All our MD-83 aircrafts are configured with 8 Business and 147 Economy class. “
Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury said “the new MD-83 aircraft will primarily be used on upcoming routes between Dhaka-Dubai, Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur, Dhaka-Kathmandu, Dhaka-Bangkok and the other MD-83 will fly on Dhaka-Yangon and Dhaka-Canton, we are expecting to receive the other MD-83 in few months time”.
He has plans that how his airline will compete with the other airlines that operate on the same routes and he said Bangladeshi passengers mostly preferred to “fly their own airline” and it is United Airways (BD) Limited.
Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury added: “Dealing with this type of aircraft results in simplified and efficient operations. Such operations mean the quickest and most cost-effective service possible, and savings passed on to our customers in the form of competitive fares.”
The carrier plans to expand its fleet by adding Boeing 767-300ER by next year to fly to London and other Gulf destinations. UK and Gulf is the most important market for Bangladeshi airlines as one in two people who fly abroad goes to the six Gulf countries and UK.
Among other investors, directors, officials of United Airways are also present there.
20 June, 2009
New routes from July 2009
United Airways (BD) Limited, the country’s leading private airline, will start flying on Dhaka–Dubai route from July 10 2009 to carry passengers from Bangladesh.
United Airways has been allowed to fly international routes in a major boost to country’s fledgling aviation industry. “We have already obtained the permission from Dubai Civil Aviation Authority to operate the route and our own MD-83 having 160 seats including 8 business class seats is joining the fleet by June 26 and will fly to Dubai from July 10, 2009. Our one more MD-83 having same seat configuration will be added to the fleet of United Airways to fly on Dhaka–Kuala Lumpur, Dhaka–Kathmandu and Dhaka–Bangkok routes.” Capt. Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury, Chairman and Managing Director, United Airways told.
United Airways BD Limited has already obtained permission from the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh to operate 7 flights to Dubai, 3 flights to Bangkok, 3 flights to Kuala Lumpur, 4 flights to Kathmandu. United Airways (BD) Limited started its journey on July 10th 2007. The airline is operating flights to all major domestic sectors from Dhaka since 2007 including regional destination Kolkatta, India.
United Airways BD Limited, 95% owned by expatriates Bangladeshi plans to operate two regional routes: Canton, China and Yangon, Myanmar by the end of 2009.
Capt. Tasbir said, “The allocation of more flight frequencies for the private airlines was due to a change in the government policy, as it seeks to inject competition in the aviation industry. The government is now very liberal. Government is encouraging the private sector to have its share of the growing market and we must be ready to face competition and should improve our service quality. Bangladesh’s air traffic grew 7.3 percent last year, making it one of the fastest – growing aviation markets in the region, but decades of poor performance by the other airlines has enabled foreign carriers to snatch almost 80 per cent of the market. Government decision proves that it wants a level playing field in the aviation industry. We will soon procure Boeing 767-300 ER to fly to other Gulf and European destinations including London. UK and Gulf is the most important market for Bangladeshi airlines as one in two people who fly abroad goes to the six Gulf countries and UK, which employ more than 70 percent of the county’s over five million migrant workers. World’s sixth largest airline Emirates at present carries the bulk of the traffic between Dhaka, Dubai and UK. Emirates operate 17 flights a week and will soon add two more. There are also several other top Gulf carriers operating in these routes.”
Capt. Choudhury said, “We shall make all endeavors to achieve a reasonable market share within a short span of time and thus retain the hard earned foreign currency in the country and also contribute in the national economy.”
23 May, 2009
United Airways to Expand Fleet
MD-83, Third Aircraft
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United Airways (BD) Ltd
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United Airways (BD) Limited is going to expand its fleet. The procurement process of 170-seater MD-83 aircraft is complete and scheduled to arrive here in June and the aircraft will be available for schedule flights in July.
The aircraft MD-83 is manufactured by the US based Boeing company. MD-83 will fly on Dhaka-Dubai-Dhaka, Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur-Dhaka and Dhaka-Kathmandu-Dhaka routes at the initial stage and later fly on Dhaka-Bangkok-Dhaka route. United has already two 37-seater Dash 8-100 aircraft.
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United Airways is successfully operating Dhaka-Kolkata-Dhaka and Chittagong-Kolkata-Chittagong as international routes.
United Airways, a venture of non-resident Bangladeshis, which entered the domestic aviation market in July 10, 2007 and presently operates on Dhaka-Chittagong, Dhaka-Sylhet, Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka-Jessore and Dhaka-Barisal routes. |
23 May, 2009
United Airways receives ‘The Best Business Award’ in Airline Sector
Chairman and Managing Director of United Airways (BD) Limited Captain Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury receiving “The Best Business Award” in the airline sector from Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus on May 7, 2009.
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United Airways (BD) Limited has received “The Best Business Award” in the airline sector for contributions to the growth of the domestic routes in 2008. Chairman and Managing Director of United Airways (BD) Limited Captain Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury received the award on behalf of the company from Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus on May 7, 2009. The award is given by Arthakantha Publications.
The airline also received “Desher Kagoj Business Award 2007” and “Begum Rokeya Shining Personality Award 2007” for contributions in 2007.
Besides flights on domestic routes, United Airways is successfully operating Dhaka-Kolkata and Chittagong flights and hopes to start flying to Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu and Bangkok from July this year. |
