Vietnam Airlines welcomes new Boeing 787-10 "super aircraft", reaching 30 wide-body aircraft milestone

This is the 5th Boeing 787-10 and the 30th wide-body aircraft to join the fleet of the National Airlines. The aircraft reception event was held solemnly at Noi Bai with special ceremonies.

With the arrival of the Boeing 787-10, Vietnam Airlines continues to affirm its pioneering position in the Vietnamese aviation industry.

The Boeing 787-10 is one of the newest and most modern versions of the Boeing Group's wide-body aircraft "family". Photo by Phan Cong

Mr. Dang Anh Tuan, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines, said that as the national airline, Vietnam Airlines always strives to be the leader in expanding and upgrading its aircraft fleet.

"We not only bring great experiences to passengers, but also carry out the mission of connecting Vietnam with the world and between regions across the country, strongly contributing to the development of the economy and society," Mr. Tuan shared.

The Boeing 787-10 is one of the newest and most modern versions of the Boeing wide-body aircraft family. It is also the largest passenger aircraft in Vietnam today with a length of over 68m, a commercial payload of 56-60 tons and a maximum range of nearly 12,000km. The aircraft has a configuration of 367 seats with 2 business class (24 seats) and economy class (343 seats).

Vietnam Airlines' "newcomer" is currently the largest in Vietnam with a length of over 68m, commercial payload of 56 - 60 tons and a maximum flight range of nearly 12,000km. Photo by Phan Cong.

Boeing 787-10 has many technological breakthroughs and possesses modern features that help to meet the needs of passengers. The aircraft has outstanding advantages such as spacious space, comfortable seats and modern entertainment system. LED lighting, air humidity and pressure are optimized to bring a pleasant feeling to passengers.

Business class seats are arranged in a staggered herringbone pattern and can be fully reclined, allowing passengers to enjoy spacious and private space on long-distance journeys.

In addition, passengers appreciate the Boeing 787-10 for its additional amenities such as personal screens with a variety of entertainment programs that are regularly updated, windows with 5 light modes, reading lights, USB ports built into the seats, and larger legroom and luggage compartments.

Notably, the new generation aircraft is famous for its fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness thanks to the integration of advanced technology that helps reduce 25% fuel per seat and emissions compared to previous generation aircraft.

With the receipt of the new Boeing 787-10, Vietnam Airlines now owns a fleet of nearly 100 aircraft. Of which, the wide-body fleet has a total of 05 Boeing 787-10; 11 Boeing 787-9 and 14 Airbus A350.

Wide-body aircraft are mainly operated on international routes between Vietnam and Northeast Asia, Europe, Australia, the US and on domestic routes between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The fleet is continuously expanded to help Vietnam Airlines ensure capacity to serve passengers during peak periods. This is especially meaningful in the context of the aviation industry's aircraft shortage due to the impact of manufacturers recalling aircraft engines worldwide.

Modern aircraft are also a top priority for Vietnam Airlines in enhancing passenger experience on flights towards international 5-star standards.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/vietnam-airlines-don-them-sieu-tau-bay-boeing-787-10-cham-moc-30-may-bay-than-rong-192240730212213908.htm