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Boeing announced separate agreements with Vietnam Airlines and Sun PhuQuoc Airways for almost a hundred new planes for the Asian country. Photos Boeing
Good news is advancing for the North American manufacturer, which is leaving its deep crisis behind and confidence in the market continues to recover little by little., This is demonstrated by the historic recent orders it has received in recent months..
Now, the news comes from Vietnam, With almost 100 new planes ordered.
Vietnam Airlines confirms the MAX
Boeing and Vietnam Airlines announced today that the Vietnamese flag carrier has finalized its first order for 50 planes 737 MAX single aisle Boeing. The incorporation of 737-8 will boost Vietnam Airlines' domestic and regional route expansion plans, as demand for air travel continues to rise in Southeast Asia.
Government officials of Vietnam and USA met with Stephanie Pope today, President and Executive Director of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, y Dang Ngoc Hoa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines, at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C., to announce an order 50 planes 737 MAX.
"Vietnam Airlines is taking a comprehensive and forward-thinking approach to strengthen its capabilities, covering fleet modernization, financial resilience and the development of high-quality talent, to support our long-term growth ambitions", declaró Dang Ngoc Hoa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines.
Secretary General To Lam and representatives of the US government witnessed the announcement of the order, not previously identified, cementing the airline's commitment to collaborating with Boeing in the growing Vietnamese civil aviation industry.
«The investment in 50 boeing aircraft 737-8 marks a significant step in building a modern, fuel-efficient fleet, while improving operational performance and raising service standards to meet international standards.", declared President Hoa. "This agreement also deepens the long-standing strategic alliance between Vietnam Airlines and Boeing, laying a solid foundation for our ambition to become a five-star international airline by 2030.".
Vietnam Airlines will gain in reliability and capacity with the introduction of the 737-8, since the country's air traffic is expected to double to exceed the 75 million passengers annually in the next 10 years. As the most versatile single-aisle aircraft on the market, the 737-8 can carry up to 200 passengers, depending on configuration, with an autonomy of up to 3500 nautical miles (6480 km) for the expansion of the airline's short and medium-haul network.
"We are proud to consolidate our alliance with Vietnam Airlines and support them in combining the 737 MAX with the 787 Dreamliner to further expand regional networks and strengthen connectivity in Asia », declared Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. «The capabilities, profitability and passenger experience 737-8 make it the ideal aircraft to support Vietnam Airlines' growth plans.".
Vietnam Airlines currently operates 17 787 Dreamliners, covering regional and international routes between Vietnam and Europe. Together, the 737 MAX and the 787 offer an improvement in fuel consumption between 20 % and the 25 % compared to the aircraft they replace, driving airline network expansion and reducing operating costs.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways orders the 787
Boeing and Sun PhuQuoc Airways announced today that the new Vietnam-based airline has ordered up to 40 planes 787 Dreamliner to form the backbone of its widebody fleet. The airline will use the ultra-efficient 787 Long-range Dreamliner to connect international travelers with its hub in Vietnam, Phu Quoc International Airport.
Directors of Sun Group and Sun PhuQuoc Airways joined Boeing at a ceremony held today in Washington D.. C. to advertise an order of up to 40 planes 787 Dreamliner, which will form the backbone of the airline's widebody fleet. Accompanied by the cabin crew are (from left to right): Brad McMullen, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Boeing; Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes; Dang Minh Truong, president of Sun Group; and Tran Minh Son, vice president of Sun Group.
“Our alliance with Boeing lays the foundation to build a world-class airline that operates in harmony with the travel and tourism ecosystem that Sun Group has developed”, declaró Dang Minh Truong, president of Sun Group, the airline's parent company based in Vietnam. «We selected the Boeing 787-9 not only because of its excellent operational performance, but because it is the most suitable type of aircraft to realize our vision of bringing Phu Quoc to the world and bringing the world to Phu Quoc.".
Secretary General To Lam and US government representatives joined airline and Boeing leaders to acknowledge the unidentified purchase of Sun PhuQuoc, which constitutes the largest order for Boeing wide-body aircraft in Vietnam's history.
With a range of 7565 nautical miles (14 010 km), the 787-9 will allow Sun PhuQuoc Airways to efficiently connect Phu Quoc with major cities and other tourist destinations in Asia, Europe and North America.
The 787 Dreamliner offers superior comfort to passengers, with the largest windows of any widebody aircraft flying today and pressurized air at a lower cabin altitude, allowing passengers to arrive at their destinations feeling fresher.
“We are excited to collaborate with Sun PhuQuoc Airways, which joins other global airlines in operating the 787 Dreamliner, "connecting more countries than any other wide-body aircraft fleet.", declared Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. «The unmatched autonomy, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort 787-9 will give the airline the flexibility to open new long-haul markets, reduce operating costs and contribute to the growth of local tourism».
Since the airlines began operating the family 787 Dreamliner one 2011, the global fleet has helped launch more than 535 new non-stop routes worldwide and has transported more than 1200 million passengers, further improving connectivity and expanding global travel options.
Southeast Asia is expected to see significant growth in air travel over the next few years. 20 years and make Vietnam the fastest growing aviation market in the region, with an annual passenger growth of almost 8% for 2030.
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