DHAKA: Sam Issac, a seasoned aviation professional, has joined Regent Airways on June 28 as Chief Advisor.

As a forward thinker, Sam Issac designed many systems and process for the airline industry while he has worked with aviation-airlines like Emirates, Etihad Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines also worked in FMCG, Construction & Oil and Gas field industries.

Regent Airways (incorporated as HG Aviation Limited) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Habib Group - the Chittagong-based conglomerate engaged in a diverse portfolio of business endeavors which include power, steel, readymade garments, textiles, spinning, cement, paper and fertilizer among others.

The airline began commercial flight operations from 10th November, 2010 using its own fleet of two Canadian-built Bombardier Dash-8-Q300 aircraft, each seating 50 passengers in a single-class layout. The aircraft is known for its exceptional reliability and passenger comfort.

Now our fleet consists of 05 (five) aircrafts. Among those 02 (two) Dash-8-Q300 aircraft reputed for its exceptional reliability and passenger comfort, which are maintained to European standards, 01(one) Dash-6 400 and 02 (two) Boeing 737-700 Next Generation aircraft which was awarded type certification by the FAA, In addition, the newer 737 models offer a modern flight deck using the most advanced navigation technology available today. The fleet is planning to expand soon with larger jet aircraft as Regent is expanding more international destinations reaching beyond the borders of Bangladesh.

BDST: 1527 HRS, JUN 29, 2014