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Vietnam Airlines signs MoU with Vietcombank to secure financing for 50 narrow-body aircraft expansion

Vietnam Airlines signed a MoU with Vietcombank to arrange financing for the purchase of 50 new narrow-body aircraft. This agreement marks a significant step in Vietnam Airlines’ fleet renewal strategy and reflects the shared commitment of two leading state-owned enterprises to national development and economic growth. Under the MoU, Vietcombank will provide comprehensive financial...

Vietnam Airlines adopts SAF fuel fuel for flights departing from European Union

On January 1, 2025, Vietnam Airlines became the first Vietnamese airline to introduce sustainable aviation fuel for flights departing from European Union airports. The company is committed to using a blend containing at least 2% SAF, with a gradual increase to 6% by 2030, 20% by 2035, and 70% by 2050. For its flights from the UK in 2025, Vietnam Airlines is also adopting an SAF blend of at least 2...

Vietnam Airlines welcomes Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner to its fleet

Vietnam Airlines took delivery of its 5th Boeing 787-10 aircraft. It is also the 30th wide-body aircraft joining the carrier’s growing fleet and will further enhance the carrier’s position in Vietnam’s aviation industry. Vietnam Airlines marked the milestone by organizing a grand celebration at Noi Bai International Airport. The 787-10 Dreamliner has the largest size in...

Vietnam Airlines selects 50 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to grow its fleet

Vietnam Airlines has selected the Boeing 737 MAX family to expand its single-aisle fleet, with a commitment to order 50 737-8 airplanes. With enhanced fuel efficiency and environmental performance, the 737 MAX will provide best-in-class flexibility for Vietnam'sgrowing aviation market. U.S. and Vietnam officials said the commitment will bolster jobs in both countries and st...

Vietnam Airlines began regular commercial direct flights to the United States

Vietnam Airlines announced the success of the first direct flight to the United States, fulfilling a key development milestone of the Vietnamese flag carrier. The inaugural flight, No.VN98, from Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco, carried passengers on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, one of the most advanced-technology airplanes of the Vietnam Airlines fleet. This historic flight signifies an...

Vietnam Airlines to resume scheduled international flights

From September 18, 2020, Vietnam Airlines will resume one-way flights from Vietnam to Japan to serve the increasing needs of passengers wishing to work, study and stay in Japan. These are the first flights in Vietnam Airlines’ recovery plan. Vietnam Airlines and the competent authorities will continue to apply the most stringent pandemic prevention and control measures.   Accord...

Pratt & Whitney EngineWise Service Agreement with Vietnam Airlines

A 12-year EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement for Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine maintenance for Vietnam Airlines fleet of 20 Airbus A321neo aircraft is signed! Vietnam Airlines' first A321neo entered into service in late 2018. The signing took place in a ceremony in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, and was attended by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ro...

Vietnam Airlines Flies Its First Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

  Boeing delivered the first of eight 787-10 Dreamliner airplanes to Vietnam Airlines today via lease from Air Lease Corporation . The Vietnamese flag carrier plans to put the 787-10 – the most fuel-efficient twin-aisle airplane in the industry – on the busiest routes in its expanding network. "Welcoming the largest member of the 787 family to our growing fleet ensures...