NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.,
Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE: BA] delivered the first of eight 787-10 Dreamliner airplanes
to Vietnam Airlines today via lease from Air Lease Corporation
[NYSE: AL]. 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 we continue to boast one of the youngest and most
modern fleets in Asia and also
adds a competitive edge to Vietnam Airlines' operations. We
appreciate the unbeatable efficiency performance with reduced fuel
burn and outstanding passenger comfort and amenities," said
Pham Ngoc Minh, Chairman of the
Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines. "On our journey to become a
5-star airline, we are confident that the Boeing 787-10 fleet will
further elevate the customer experience on the Hanoi to Ho Chi
Minh route as well as many international routes."
The new 787-10 will complement Vietnam Airlines' existing fleet
of 787-9 jets. Both feature the Dreamliner's ultra-efficient
technology and passenger-pleasing comforts. The 787-10 is longer
than the 787-9, providing the space to carry 40 more passengers and
more cargo and helping it offer the lowest operating costs per seat
of any twin-aisle jet in service today. Vietnam Airlines is
outfitting its 787-10 models with 367 seats (24 in business class
and 343 in economy class). In addition to its size and fuel
efficiency, the 787-10 can cover long distances. With a published
range of 6,430 nautical miles (11,910 km), the 787-10 can fly more
than 95 percent of the world's twin-aisle routes.
"ALC is extremely pleased to announce this important first
787-10 delivery to Vietnam Airlines with Boeing and be the first
lessor to introduce the airline to the -10," said Steven F.
Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation. "This
first of eight 787-10s from ALC will significantly contribute to
Vietnam Airlines' ongoing major widebody fleet upgrade with the
latest technology. ALC values our long-time role as an advisor when
planning the growth and replacement of Vietnam Airlines' fleet to
maintain the airline's leading position in Southeast Asia and worldwide."
With the delivery to Vietnam Airlines, the 787-10 continues to
expand its global presence. More than 30 of this Dreamliner model
have been delivered to six operators since the airplane entered
commercial service last year. Airlines are deploying the 787-10
around the world, especially in Asia as it is home to more than half of all
787-10 destinations.
"Vietnam Airlines has achieved impressive growth in recent years
and helped power the rapid rise of commercial aviation in
Southeast Asia. We see even
greater potential ahead and the 787-10 brings the perfect
combination of size and efficiency for Vietnam Airlines to serve
high-demand routes, while the longer-range 787-9 delivers the
flexibility to connect the world's major cities with popular
destinations in Vietnam and
surrounding countries," said Ihssane
Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales and
Marketing of The Boeing Company. "We are excited to partner once
again with ALC to bring a state-of-the-art airplane to a valued
customer. We are confident the 787-10 will help Vietnam Airlines
continue to grow its regional and international network and improve
its award-winning service."
To optimize the performance of its 787 fleet, Vietnam Airlines
uses Boeing Global Services solutions such as Airplane Health
Management (AHM) to capture real-time flight data and enable
predictive maintenance. AHM is powered by Boeing AnalytX, a
collection of software and consulting services that transform raw
data into greater efficiency during every phase of flight.
About Vietnam Airlines:
Vietnam Airlines - a member of SkyTeam Alliance - is the flag
carrier of Vietnam and the major
carrier in the South East Asia,
operating 95 routes to 22 domestic and 29 international
destinations with an average of 400 flights per day. Skytrax - the
world's leading airline and airport rating organization - has
ranked Vietnam Airlines as a 4-Star Airline for four consecutive
years. Positioning itself as a modern carrier with an
internationally recognisable brand characterised by Vietnamese
traditional culture, Vietnam Airlines aims to achieve 5-star status
and become a major airline in Asia.
About Air Lease Corporation (AL)
ALC is a leading aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California that has airline
customers throughout the world. ALC and its team of dedicated and
experienced professionals are principally engaged in purchasing
commercial aircraft and leasing them to its airline customers
worldwide through customized aircraft leasing and financing
solutions. For more information, visit ALC's website at
www.airleasecorp.com.
Contact:
Zoe Leong
Boeing Communications
M: +65 9658 3630
zoe.leong@boeing.com
Anh Nguyen (Ms)
Vietnam Airlines
Corporate Communications & Branding
M: +84 989 0989 99
anhnm@vietnamairlines.com
Laura Woeste
ALC
Manager, Media & Investor Relations
Ph: +1 310 553-0555
lwoeste@airleasecorp.com
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