Bangladesh is planning to revive the flight connection between Dhaka and New York next year, with the country’s government attributing the move to improved economic and diplomatic relations between the two countries as well as the travel requirements of Bangladeshis residing in the U.S. Rashiduzzaman Millat, the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism, disclosed the idea when he met with the U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent T. Christensen, on September 16.
Why Does Bangladesh Need the Direct Route?
As mentioned above, the proposed direct route between Bangladesh and New York is a move to improve the connectivity between the two countries. The government views the new route as an effective way of enhancing business and diplomatic ties between Bangladesh and the country.
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U.S. Status of FAA Safety Matters
Before starting direct flights to the USA, Bangladesh has to achieve Category 1 status of the International Civil Aviation Safety Oversight Audit Programme by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. “We need to have a Category 1 safety status from the FAA, which is mandatory to operate the proposed service,” Millat said. The U.S. ambassador to Bangladesh, Mr. Brent T. Christensen, has informed Bangladesh that Washington will provide cooperation for launching the service.
Expansion Plans in Aviation
The planned air route to New York is one of many efforts being taken by Bangladesh to improve its aviation sector and international connectivity. “We are working on an aviation master plan for the development of Bangladesh as a regional aviation hub,” Millat mentioned. Moreover, Bangladesh has recently opened a modern air traffic management system at the Shahjalal International Airport. In addition, there has been a proposal from the government to create an international airport in Bogura. Thus, the initiative of introducing the direct flight route between Dhaka and New York goes beyond a simple air route.
