Epic Air

Epic Air is a private airline company based in Bangladesh. It was established with the intention of becoming the country's first budget carrier, aiming to offer low-cost air travel to a specific segment of passengers. The airline's plans were first publicized in 2014, when it announced that it would begin operations as a budget airline in late 2014. However, as of the available information, its flights remain in the planning stage and it has not yet launched commercial services. The airline is led by Imran Asif, a former chief executive officer of Regent Airways, who holds a top position at Epic Air. This leadership connection to an established Bangladeshi carrier lent the project some industry credibility. The airline's initial fleet was planned to consist of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, and it intended to operate primarily on domestic routes, with Chittagong and Sylhet mentioned as likely initial destinations. On 20 March 2014, Epic Air unveiled its aircraft livery, a striking design featuring bright yellow and grey checks. The livery was created with assistance from Boeing and designed by Teague, an airline branding company based in Seattle, USA. This event marked a significant step in the airline's preparation for launch, generating some media attention. Despite these preparations, Epic Air has not yet commenced operations. The airline's status remains uncertain, and it is unclear whether it will eventually launch or if the project has been shelved. The company's official website, epicair.com, was listed as a reference, but no further updates on its progress are available in the provided sources.

Epic Air was conceived as a private airline in Bangladesh with the goal of becoming the country's first budget carrier. The project gained public attention in early 2014 when it announced plans to commence operations by the end of that year. On 20 March 2014, the airline unveiled its aircraft livery at an event, showcasing a bright yellow and grey checkered design. The livery was designed by Teague, a Seattle-based airline branding company, with assistance from Boeing. This unveiling was seen as a key milestone in the airline's preparation for launch. The airline's leadership included Imran Asif, a former CEO of Regent Airways, who took a leading role in the venture. Under his guidance, Epic Air planned to operate a fleet of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft initially. The airline intended to focus on domestic routes, with Chittagong and Sylhet identified as potential first destinations. The business model was centered on providing low-cost air travel, a concept that had proven popular in other parts of the world but was relatively new to Bangladesh at the time. Despite the initial momentum and media coverage, Epic Air did not begin flight operations as planned. As of the latest available information, the airline's flights remain in the planning stage, and there have been no further announcements regarding its launch. The reasons for the delay are not documented in the provided sources. The airline's official website, epicair.com, was referenced, but it is unclear whether the site remains active or provides updates on the project's status. The future of Epic Air remains uncertain, and it is not known whether the airline will eventually commence operations or if the project has been abandoned.

• Epic Air unveils its aircraft livery, designed by Teague with Boeing's assistance.

• Epic Air announces plans to commence operations as a budget airline by late 2014.

Budget airline

• Domestic passenger flights

  Planned budget air travel within Bangladesh, with initial routes likely to Chittagong and Sylhet.

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