Vietjet receives first Boeing aircraft

(Dan Tri) - Vietjet has just received the first Boeing 737-8 aircraft in a 200-aircraft order worth 32 billion USD with Boeing, the world's leading aircraft manufacturer. The event was witnessed by President Luong Cuong.

Vietjet General Director Dinh Viet Phuong (left) and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope (right) signed the handover of the first 737-8 aircraft (Photo: VNA).

The handover ceremony took place solemnly at the Boeing aircraft delivery center in Seattle, Washington state, USA, witnessed by President Luong Cuong, senior leaders of the two countries and business partners.

President Luong Cuong attends the aircraft handover signing ceremony between Boeing and Vietjet (Photo: VNA).

Taking place on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the normalization of Vietnam-US relations, the event is not only an important milestone in the cooperation between Vietjet and Boeing but also a vivid demonstration of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, contributing to promoting trade and investment.

The handover ceremony of the first 737-8 aircraft between Boeing and Vietjet took place in Seattle, USA (Photo: VNA).

The new aircraft and hundreds of aircraft delivered in the coming time will be operated by Vietjet in the vibrant regional market, enhancing the experience for millions of passengers. At the same time, Boeing aircraft realize the aspiration of expanding the global flight network, developing sustainably in the region and internationally of the new-generation airline.

Vietjet Chairwoman, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao speaks at the handover ceremony (Photo: VNA).

Speaking at the event, Vietjet Chairwoman, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, emphasized: “The first Boeing aircraft in the historic order received by Vietjet is the result of nearly a decade of cooperation between Boeing and Vietjet, opening a new phase of continued delivery of hundreds of aircraft in the coming time. This event contributes to promoting bilateral trade, is a symbol of the Vietnam - US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the aspiration to conquer the sky, and at the same time brings practical benefits to the two economies .”

Ms. Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, congratulated Vietjet's first Boeing aircraft (Photo: VNA).

“On behalf of the Boeing team, we are honored to be with Vietjet Air in welcoming the airline’s first Boeing aircraft,” said Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “The 737-8s will support Vietjet in expanding its network, launching new routes to serve Southeast Asia, and affirming its strong position as one of the most dynamic new-generation airlines in the region.”

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