Vietnam Airlines received delivery of its fifth Boeing 787-10 at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi. The new aircraft will mark the 30th wide-body aircraft to the carrier’s fleet.
“Fleet modernization underscores Vietnam Airlines’ continued efforts to elevate passenger experience and meet international 5-star standards,” the carrier said in a Facebook post.
The Boeing 787-10 is currently the largest passenger aircraft used in Vietnam. The aircraft features 24 business class seats and 343 economy class seats. Boeing 787-10 has the capacity to carry up to 15% more passengers and cargo compared to the Boeing 787-9.
According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, Vietnam Airline’s fleet expansion is taking place at a time when the country is seeing a drop in the total amount of aircraft with an air operator certificate (AOC).
The majority of the carrier’s aircraft are used for flights to international destinations, linking Vietnam with Northeast Asia, Europe, Australia, the United States, and on domestic trips between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam Airlines currently has close to 100 aircraft, consisting of five Boeing 787-10s, 11 Boeing 787-9s, and 14 Airbus A350s.
