The agreement came as part of a long-term contract inked between the two firms on August 16, which is expected to back Vietnam Airlines’ effort to improve technical efficiency and ensure safety for its flights. Per the deal, Lufthansa Technik AG will provide maintenance services for ten APUs of the carrier’s fleet of A350-900 wide-body aircraft from 2018 to 2020. Germany-based Lufthansa Technik AG will provide maintenance services for the auxiliary power units (APUs) of Vietnam Airlines’ Airbus A350-900 fleet according to a contract signed on August 16. Photo: Vietnam Airlines Lufthansa Technik is the official warranty station and partner of manufacturer Honeywell for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the Honeywell APUs. Vietnam Airlines has put into use 12 A350-900 aircraft and is scheduled to operate two more in 2019. Vietnam Airlines Director General Duong Tri Thanh said he believed Lufthansa Technik AG would ensure the smooth operation of … [Read more...] about German firm to provide technical assistance for Vietnam Airlines’ A350 fleet
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German firm to provide technical support for Vietnam Airlines’ fleet
Germany-based Lufthansa Technik AG will provide maintenance services for the auxiliary power units (APUs) of Vietnam Airlines’ Airbus A350-900 fleet according to a contract signed on August 16. (Photo: Vietnam Airlines) Hanoi (VNA) – Germany-based Lufthansa Technik AG will provide maintenance services for the auxiliary power units (APUs) of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines’ Airbus A350-900 fleet which are produced by Honeywell. The agreement came as part of a long-term contract inked between the two firms on August 16, which is expected to back Vietnam Airlines’ effort to improve technical efficiency and ensure safety for its flights. Per the deal, Lufthansa Technik AG will provide maintenance services for ten APUs of the carrier’s fleet of A350-900 wide-body aircraft from 2018 to 2020. Lufthansa Technik is the official warranty station and partner of manufacturer Honeywell for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the Honeywell … [Read more...] about German firm to provide technical support for Vietnam Airlines’ fleet
Vietnam Airlines allows payment by QR code
Customers of Vietnam Airlines will soon use QR Code to buy tickets. (Photo: sggp.org.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will start to allow customers to buy tickets using QR code through the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) and VNPay. Customers can use various applications – including Momo and Moca – mobile banking, and Internet banking to pay for their tickets, along with the more traditional methods on their website or through travel agents. Through the expansion of its payment methods, the national flag carrier has become a pioneer in technology application in the country. Since the beginning of June 2018, Vietnam Airlines has made it possible for customers to book tickets on its hotlines (19001100 and 19001800) or pay with their bank cards through Internet banking, ATMs, or directly at Techcombank and Vietcombank transaction offices. The airlines’ efforts to modernise its technology give customers more choices and … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines allows payment by QR code
Vietnam Airlines cancels multiple flights due to typhoon
Vietnam Airlines cancels multiple flights due to typhoonBy Le Anh A Vietnam Airline aircraft is seen at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi City - PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC – National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that owing to Typhoon Prapiroon lashing the Korean Peninsula, the airline would reschedule all July 3 flights to and from Busan International Airport in South Korea and Fukuoka Airport in Japan to ensure safety for passengers. Vietnam Airlines will cancel four Hanoi/HCMC-Busan air services---VN426, VN427, VN422 and VN423---scheduled for July 3 and flights VN356 and VN357, traveling between Hanoi City and Fukuoka City in Japan on July 3. The carrier will have a plan to reschedule flights from Vietnam to Busan on the evening of July 3 and from Busan to Vietnam on the morning of July 4. Vietnam Airlines will also replace Airbus A330s with A350s, providing more seats to carry affected passengers. As for flights to and from Fukuoka Airport, Vietnam Airlines will adjust … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines cancels multiple flights due to typhoon
Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight schedule due to typhoon Prapiroon
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will adjust flights from/to Busan of the Republic of Korea and Fukuoka of Japan on July 3 due to typhoon Prapiroon which is raging in the Korean Peninsula (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will adjust flights from/to Busan of the Republic of Korea and Fukuoka of Japan on July 3 due to typhoon Prapiroon which is raging in the Korean Peninsula. Accordingly, four flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Busan on July 3 will be cancelled, which are VN426, VN427, VN422 and VN423, along with two flights from Hanoi to Fukuoka - VN356 and VN357. Vietnam Airlines will launch make-up flights from Vietnam to Busan on the night of July 3 and flights from Busan to Vietnam on July 4. The carrier will use Airbus A350 for those flights instead of A330 to serve affected passengers. Flights from/to Fukuoka will be operated on July 4, and passengers of affected flights will be put on the new ones free of charge. Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight schedule due to typhoon Prapiroon