HANOI,
Vietnam, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE: BA] and Vietnam Airlines announced today the carrier has
selected the 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's growing aviation market. The
commitment was announced during a signing ceremony with President
Joe Biden, Secretary of State
Antony Blinken, White House
officials and Vietnamese government leaders on Monday, Sept. 11.
U.S. and Vietnam officials said
the commitment will bolster jobs in both countries and strengthen
the bilateral economic partnership. Building on Boeing's long
history of collaboration with Vietnam's civil aviation industry, the
carrier's 737 MAX fleet will support the country's goal of becoming
a leading aviation hub.
"In line with Vietnam Airlines' 2025-2030 fleet strategy and a
vision to 2035, aircraft investment is a crucial project that
underpins positive recovery momentum and prosperous outlook for the
airline, said Dang Ngoc Hoa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Vietnam Airlines. "The new narrow-body fleet will allow us to
foster our overall development and extend our high-quality service
on Vietnam Airlines' domestic and Asian routes, as well as
modernize our fuel-efficient fleet."
"Southeast Asia is one of the
world's fastest growing aviation markets, and the 737 MAX is the
perfect airplane for Vietnam Airlines to efficiently meet that
regional demand," said Brad
McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales
and Marketing. "We value our historic partnership with Vietnam
Airlines, dating back to 1995 when the airline first leased
767s."
Since the launch, more than 100 customers around the world have
placed firm orders for more than 5,600 737 MAX airplanes. The 737
MAX reduces fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% and has a smaller
noise footprint than airplanes it replaces. The jets offer
increased comfort and relaxation for passengers, with modern
sculpted sidewalls, LED lighting that enhances the sense of
spaciousness and larger pivoting overhead storage bins.
The 737 MAX family will allow Vietnam Airlines to fly up to
3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km) to serve increasingly popular
international and regional routes. The carrier currently operates a
fleet of 15 787 Dreamliner jets and serves over 50 destinations in
17 countries. A member of the SkyTeam Alliance, passengers flying
on Vietnam Airlines or any of its 18 partners can earn and redeem
miles for travel to 1,000 destinations worldwide.
Boeing is committed to its strong relationships with Vietnamese
suppliers and partnering to create a strong, efficient and
resilient global supply chain to deliver the highest quality
products and services for our customers. Today, Boeing has a
corporate office in Hanoi and
Field Service Offices in Hanoi and
Ho Chi Minh City.
Learn more about the history of the Flag Carrier of
Vietnam and its Golden Lotus
brand.
About Boeing
As a leading global aerospace company,
Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes,
defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150
countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the
talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity,
sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is
committed to innovating for the future and living the company's
core values of safety, quality and integrity. Learn more at
www.boeing.com.
About Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines, a member of
Skyteam Alliance, is the flag carrier of Vietnam, connecting the world's most thriving
destination with more than 100 routes to 21 domestic and 29
international destinations. Vietnam Airlines has spearheaded
Vietnam's aviation market – one of
the fastest-growing domestic markets in the world – throughout 30
years of development at a double-digit annual growth rate.
Positioning itself as a modern carrier characterized by high
quality services embedded with Vietnamese cultural identity,
Vietnam Airlines aims to be designated as a 5-star, leading Asian
airline.
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
Amber Mizerak
International Sales Comms
Amber.mizerak@boeing.com
+ 65 9783-1571
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