Vietnam Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Hanoi landed at Moscow Domodedovo Airport at 5 p.m. (local time) on March 27. The new service will be operational with three flights per week Moscow is one of the international routes departing in Hanoi and HCM City to destinations, including London (the UK), Frankfurt (Germany), Narita (Japan), Beijing (China), Melbourne and Sydney (Australia) served by Vietnam Airlines’ fleet of new-generation airplanes. On this occasion, the airlines has launched a promotional program, offering1,000-3,000 bonus miles for members of VNA's Golden Lotus Program when purchasing tickets on Hanoi-Moscow route from March 27-June 30. Vietnam Airlines has also cooperated with Aeroflot and Siberia Airlines to fly to 30 Russian destinations Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A350-900 are among the world’s most modern and advanced wide-body aircrafts. Vietnam Airlines said it is planning to change aircrafts which help save energy and … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines adds wide-body aircrafts on Hanoi-Moscow route
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Vietnam Airlines marks new step in Russian market
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines arrived at Domodedovo airport in Moscow, Russia, on March 27 (local time) Speaking at the welcome ceremony, Chief Representative of Vietnam Airlines in Russia Le Thanh Dung said the airline is striving to meet demand of passengers in Russia, adding that the airlines will operate new routes linking Vietnam and Russia in the future. Meanwhile, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh congratulated Vietnam Airlines on using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for the Hanoi-Moscow air route, contributing to the enhancement of the partnership between Vietnam and Russia, especially in tourism and people-to-people exchanges. Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner can carry up to 311 passengers and saves 20 percent of fuel compared to previous generations of aircraft. Vietnam Airlines was recognized as a 4-star airline for two consecutive years in 2016 and 2017 by the international air transport rating organization Skytrax. It targets … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines marks new step in Russian market
Vietnam Airlines launches Nha Trang-Seoul air route
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines said on March 27 that it has launched a new air route connecting Nha Trang city in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa with Seoul capital city of the Republic of Korea (RoK) (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines said on March 27 that it has launched a new air route connecting Nha Trang city in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa with Seoul capital city of the Republic of Korea (RoK). The airline will operate four flights per week with Airbus A321 aircraft to meet the increasing travel demand of passengers between the two countries. The new route marks an important step in the implementation of a cooperation deal on trade, tourism and aviation promotion signed between the provincial People’s Committee of Khanh Hoa and Vietnam Airlines. Luu Anh Tuan, head of the Vietnam Airlines Branch in the RoK, said the carrier opened the first flight linking Ho Chi Minh City with Seoul in 1993. He said … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines launches Nha Trang-Seoul air route
Vietnam Airlines, AFI sign Boeing maintenance contract
Vietnam Airlines Corporation and Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) signed a long-term flight hour support contract for maintenance of Boeing 787-9 in Paris on Monday. The contract, worth more than US$500 million, was signed in the presence of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President of the National Assembly of France Francois de Rugy. The contract is part of the framework to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and France. Under the contract, AFI KLM E&M will oversee the maintenance of 20 GEnx engines, including 16 engines for eight operating planes and four others for reserve, for 12 years. The firm will also provide access to spare engines for Vietnam Airlines to guarantee seamless continuity in its operations. GEnx engine installed on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is one of the most advanced turbojet engines in recent times. It is made with new-generation material through a … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines, AFI sign Boeing maintenance contract
Vietnam Airlines, French partner cooperate in aircraft engine maintenance
At the signing ceremony. (Source: VNA) Paris (VNA) – Vietnam Airlines and Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance (AFM KLM E&M) inked an agreement for the maintenance of Boeing 787-9 engines worth 500 million USD in Paris on March 26. The signing was witnessed by President of the National Assembly of France Francois de Rugy and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, who is on an official visit to France. Under the document, AFM KLM E&M will maintain 20 GEnx engines of Vietnam Airlines for 12 years and provide the carrier with spare engine access to guarantee seamless continuity of its operations. The event marks efforts made by Vietnam’s aviation sector in fulfilling its role as an economic bridge between Europe and Asia over the past two decades. The signing took place with Vietnam and France celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties. France has committed to supporting Vietnam in establishing a … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines, French partner cooperate in aircraft engine maintenance