United Airways bought a new aircraft

United Airways added a new MD-83 aircraft to its fleet yesterday to expand its international network. The new MD-83 aircraft will be primarily used on the carrier's upcoming routes between Dhaka- London, Dhaka-Dubai, Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur, Dhaka-Kathmandu and Dhaka-Bangkok. "The MD-83 aircraft has been purchased from Romania and this new addition has increased the fleet strength of United Airways to four. We are trying to face challenges of recession," said Tasbirul Ahmed Choudhury, chairman and managing director of the airways. "Many airlines have succumbed to the challenge, but we definitely want to survive and increase our fleet as this is the right time to procure desired aircraft." The carrier plans to expand its fleet by adding Boeing 767-300 ER by next year to fly to Jeddah and other Gulf destinations.