Regent Airways - the leading private airline from Bangladesh operating in the domestic network since November 2010 is set to expand its fleet with two (02) Boeing Next Generation 737-700 aircraft as it prepares to commence international operations from May 2013.
The airline currently operates a fleet of two (02) Bombardier Dash-8-Q300 aircraft it owns, and the Boeing 737-700 aircraft are set to join the fleet of the airline in April and May 2013, under a 6-year lease from leasing giant International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC).
In a statement, Imran Asif, CEO of the airline said that the 737-700 aircraft was evaluated to be the best from the options available to choose from in the 120 - 140 seat category of airplanes, and promises to deliver the best economics and reliability in its class. ILFC is also regarded as one of the most dependable of leasing companies having a massive portfolio of over 1,200 airplanes, and the aircraft being leased are of an average age of just around six years which would allow the airline to have the youngest fleet in Bangladesh.
"We are honored Regent Airways selected the 737-700 and look forward to building our new partnership," said Marty Bentrott, Vice President of Sales for the Middle East, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "I know passengers will love the comfortable, spacious interior and Regent Airways will enjoy the reliable, fuel-efficient 737."
The Boeing 737-700s for Regent Airways are equipped with fuel-saving winglets, and will be configured with 126 seats comprising of 12 business and 114 economy seats. The aircraft shall initially be deployed on flights to Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Abu Dhabi, among others, out of the airline's base in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Enclosure: Boeing 737-700 in Regent Airways' livery.
For further information on the above, please contact:
At Regent Airways
Name: Mr. Akhtar U Ahmed
Tel: +88 01730358796
Email: akhtar.ahmed@flyregent.com
Name: Mr. Wilson Chow
Tel: +1 425-306-5921
Email: wilson.chow@boeing.com
© Press Release 2013
