Fly Dhaka to take off by November

Fly Dhaka Airlines, a new entrant in the country's aviation industry, is expected to commence operations by November this year.

"Prioritising the paramount importance of safe travel coupled with affordability, the airline has already secured its aircraft and is actively addressing various pertinent matters related to the acquisition of the Air Operator's Certificate (AOC)," read a press release today.

With aspirations to expand its presence across Bangladeshi airspace in 2024, the private carrier is diligently advancing through the personnel recruitment process.

In this context, Lt Gen (retd) Molla Fazle Akbar, chief executive officer at the airline, said, "Fly Dhaka Airlines is committed to earnestly pursuing this vision, thus contributing to the enhancement of the aviation sector in Bangladesh.

"Our aim is not only to establish a robust presence in the domestic market but also to extend our reach to the global arena. Towards this end, negotiations with a giant Asian airline are already underway," he added.

Anchored by the ethos of "Connecting Dreams, Uniting Destinations," the workforce of Fly Dhaka Airlines is steadfastly dedicated to realising this vision.

The airline envisages commencing operations on domestic routes utilising state-of-the-art ATR 72-600 model aircraft.

Subsequently, for international services, Fly Dhaka Airlines intends to induct Airbus/Boeing aircraft, thereby ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability in its global operations.

With Fly Dhaka coming into operation, the total number of private airlines operating in the country will be four. The three other airlines are Novoair, US-Bangla Airlines, and Air Astra.