The Airbus A320neo aircraft joining the Vietnam Airlines fleet is expected to provide nearly 40,000 seats during the summer peak and almost 300,000 seats in the second half of the year.
This is the first Airbus A320neo in Vietnam Airlines’ fleet. Photo: VNA.
Vietnam Airlines Corporation (HoSE: HVN) announced that it has just received the “rookie” Airbus A320neo aircraft joining its fleet.
“The presence of the Airbus A320neo is particularly significant in the context of the aviation industry facing a shortage of aircraft due to the global recall of engines by manufacturers,” a representative of Vietnam Airlines assessed.
This is the first of three Airbus A320neo aircraft that Vietnam Airlines will receive this year. The Airbus A320neo is expected to take off on domestic routes such as Hanoi – Da Lat, Hanoi – Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City – Thanh Hoa, and Ho Chi Minh City – Chu Lai.
The Airbus A320neo aircraft joining the Vietnam Airlines fleet in 2024 is expected to contribute nearly 40,000 seats during the summer peak and almost 300,000 seats in the second half of the year.
The Airbus A320neo is a modern narrow-body aircraft equipped with new-generation engines, saving 16% of fuel, reducing noise by 75%, and cutting harmful emissions by 50% compared to previous generations of aircraft.
With 182 seats, the Airbus A320neo is fully equipped with modern amenities such as a wireless IFE entertainment system, spacious seat pitch (28-29 inches), and a maximum recline of 5 inches.
In addition to the three Airbus A320neo aircraft, Vietnam Airlines will also continue to receive Boeing 787-10 wide-body aircraft in the near future. This is one of the largest aircraft in the Boeing 787 product line and also the largest passenger aircraft in Vietnam’s aviation industry today.
At the end of June, Bamboo Airways also wet-leased an Airbus A320 from Royal Air Philippines. This is the third aircraft the airline has added to its fleet since the beginning of the year.
Currently, the total number of aircraft being operated by domestic airlines is about 160, a shortage of 60-70 aircraft compared to pre-pandemic levels.
According to statistics from Planespotter, Vietnam Airlines currently has 92 aircraft, while Vietjet Air has 85 aircraft, Bamboo Airways has 7 aircraft, and Vietravel Airlines has 3 aircraft. Pacific Airlines recently resumed operations with 3 aircraft, offering nearly 1,000 flights, corresponding to more than 180,000 seats during the peak travel season.
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Source: Vietnam Insider