বুধবার, ০৯ জুলাই ২০২৫, ০৫:০৫ পূর্বাহ্ন
DHAKA, June 17, 2025 (BSS) – In the wake of a recent mishap involving an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has initiated a series of precautionary inspections across its entire Dreamliner fleet to ensure safety and operational integrity.
The national flag carrier said in a statement today that although the cause of the Air India accident is still under investigation, Biman’s Engineering Division has proactively launched a comprehensive assessment of critical systems in its Boeing 787 aircraft.
These include the engine fuel system, electronic engine control, electrical power, hydraulics, air conditioning and flight control systems.
In addition, power assurance checks on the engines have been undertaken to
verify full performance capability, the statement added.
Biman officials said the airline is fully prepared to promptly implement any
maintenance directives that may be issued by the aircraft manufacturer Boeing
following the completion of the investigation.
At present, Biman’s fleet includes six Boeing 787 Dreamliners, four of the
787-8 variant and two of the 787-9, operating on various international
destinations.
The maintenance of these aircraft is carried out in strict adherence to the
Aircraft Maintenance Programme approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of
Bangladesh (CAAB), according to the statement.
This programme, based on Boeing’s Maintenance Planning Document and other
regulatory guidelines, outlines specific tasks, schedules and procedures to
be followed by certified engineers.
All maintenance activities are conducted under the supervision of type-rated
engineers in accordance with Boeing’s official manuals.
“All completed task is verified and documented through a stringent quality
assurance process before being archived in the Maintenance Planning
Department,” it (statement) continued.
Furthermore, Biman uses real-time monitoring tools such as the Aircraft
Health Management and Engine Health Management systems to continuously track
the condition of its aircraft.
This proactive system allows for early detection and preventive maintenance
planning before any issues can arise, as is the statement.
Reaffirming its commitment to passenger safety, Biman said it consistently
upholds international standards in all aspects of aircraft maintenance and
service delivery.
“Biman Bangladesh Airlines remains dedicated to ensuring the highest levels
of flight safety and passenger satisfaction,” it added.
