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Vietnam Airlines, a member of the SkyTeam
alliance, has unveiled plans to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8
single-aisle aircraft.
The two companies signed a MOU on 11 September, with U.S. President Joe Biden,
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, White House officials and
Vietnamese government leaders in attendance.
“Southeast Asia is one of the world’s fastest
growing aviation markets, and the 737 MAX is the perfect airplane
for Vietnam Airlines to efficiently meet that regional demand,”
said Brad McMullen, Senior Vice President Boeing Commercial Sales
and Marketing. “We value our historic partnership with Vietnam
Airlines, dating back to 1995 when the airline first leased 767s.”
Vietnam Airlines signs MOU for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s
Vietnam Airlines currently boasts a fleet of 100
Airbus and Boeing aircraft – including 65 narrow-bodies, serving
97 routes to 21 domestic destinations and 29 international
destinations.
Growing travel demand has driven the flag carrier
to acquire 60 additional aircraft by 2030 and about 100 aircraft
by 2035, including the Boeing 737 MAX, which has between 150 and
230 seats.
The 737 MAX family will allow Vietnam Airlines to
fly up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km).
“In line with Vietnam Airlines’ 2025-2030 fleet
strategy and a vision to 2035, aircraft investment is a crucial
project that underpins positive recovery momentum and prosperous
outlook for the airline,” said Dang Ngoc Hoa, Chairman of the
Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines. “The new narrow-body fleet
will allow us to foster our overall development and extend our
high-quality service on Vietnam Airlines’ domestic and Asian
routes, as well as modernizing our fuel-efficient fleet.”
Boeing has a corporate office in Hanoi and Field
Service Offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh (Saigon).
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