Dhaka, July 16 -- In a move to expand and modernise its fleet, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has invited international proposals to dry lease three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft for six years, aiming to induct the wide-body jets by January 1, 2027.

A dry lease in aviation is an arrangement where an aircraft owner provides only the bare aircraft without crew, maintenance, or insurance.

The leasing party (lessee) takes full operational control, assuming responsibility for supplying their own pilots, handling maintenance, arranging insurance, and operating the aircraft under their own Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

According to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on July 15, the national flag carrier is seeking offers from airlines, aircr...