Airbus presented Vietnam Airlines’ 14th Airbus A350-900 which will join the national flag carrier’s fleet at a special ceremony in Toulouse. The ceremony was attended by Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, and high-ranking officials of the National Assembly of Vietnam. The aircraft (registration number: VN-A899) will complete Vietnam Airlines’ order of 14 Airbus A350-900s, marking another milestone in the national flag carrier's fleet development and expansion programme as it moves towards Skytrax 5-star status. Vietnam Airlines completes its fleet of 14 A350s with the attendance of Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan Duong Tri Thanh, president and CEO of Vietnam Airlines, said that, “The Airbus aircraft accounts for nearly 90 per cent of our fleet, which demonstrates Airbus’ enormous contribution to Vietnam Airlines’ success. Today's event marks an important milestone for Vietnam Airlines’ and Airbus’ … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines completes its fleet of 14 Airbus A350s
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Vietnam Airlines to carry Vietnamese football team on A350-900
The Vietnamese football team at Noi Bai internationl airport on December 7 (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that it will use a wide-bodied Airbus A350-900 to take the Vietnamese men’s football team from Malaysia to Hanoi on December 12, one day after the first leg of the final match between Vietnam and Malaysia in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018. As one of the world’s most modern and advanced wide-bodied aircraft, the Airbus A350-900 has been used by Vietnam Airlines on long-haul flights to European and Northeast Asian countries since 2015, with four-star quality standards. With 305 seats in cabins of business, premium economy, and economy class, the Airbus A350-900 earned Vietnam Airlines the title of “Asia’s Leading Airline for Premium Economy Class” in 2016 and 2017 from the World Travel Awards. From December 7-11, apart from two flights per day between Hanoi, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines to carry Vietnamese football team on A350-900
Vietnam Airlines receives 11th Airbus A350-900 XWB
Vietnam Airlines received its eleventh Airbus A350-900 XWB next-generation widebody aircraft on March 28, in the presence of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and within the framework of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France and the 15th anniversary of the carrier’s direct flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Paris. Photo: Vietnam Airlines The national flag carrier is the only airline in Vietnam and was the second in the world to own and operate the modern A350-900 XWB, since 2015, helping it successfully conquer long-haul routes across the continent and strengthen its position in Vietnam and the region. After nearly three years of operations, passengers have experienced the quality of Skytrax four-star international services, such as Business Class flat-bed seats with a 180-degree recline, modern interiors and entertainment programs, and diverse cuisine. The A350 aircraft is the 14th to be delivered by Airbus in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines receives 11th Airbus A350-900 XWB
Vietnam Airlines receives its 12th Airbus A350-900 aircraft
The plane coded VN-A897 is the first A350 aircraft in the world which has been decorated with logos of the global airline alliance SkyTeam and Vietnam Airlines on its body. The airplane will be put into use on the Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route starting April 15. It is the 12th out of total 14 Airbus A350-900 aircraft that VNA ordered earlier. The carrier will receive the rest two aircraft in 2019. Vietnam Airlines has been certified as a 4-star airline by the UK airline and airport rating organisation Skytrax. Airbus A350-900 is among the world’s most modern and advanced wide-body aircrafts. VNA said it is planning to change aircrafts which are able to help save energy and environmental friendly. This move is aimed to promote its brand name to be the first carrier in Asia to own the wide-body aircraft types. By BICH QUYEN – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: Vietnam Airlines 12th Airbus A350-900 aircraft … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines receives its 12th Airbus A350-900 aircraft
VN Airlines receives 12th Airbus A350
Coded VN-A897, this is the first A350 aircraft in the world to showcase the SkyTeam livery with Viet Nam Airlines logo on the fuselage. From now, the last two of A350-900 out of a total of 14 are due to be delivered in 2019. SkyTeam chief executive Perry Cantarutti said: “As a valued member of SkyTeam for over eight years, we would like to congratulate Viet Nam Airlines on the delivery of their 12th and very beautiful A350. “We are of course, extra proud of this particular plane as it will fly the SkyTeam livery around the world. We look forward to seeing it on the runway and in the skies.” The plane was put into use for the Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route on April 15. In the first quarter of 2018, Viet Nam Airlines operated nearly 33,000 safe flights, up 4.3% over the same period last year. With a widespread flight network featuring more than 90 air routes to destinations in Viet Nam and … [Read more...] about VN Airlines receives 12th Airbus A350