The presence of the Airbus A320neo in the airline’s fleet is also of great significance amid the aviation industry lacking planes due to the recent global engine recall by manufacturers.
The Airbus A320neo is a modern narrow-body aircraft which is capable of accommodating 182 passenger seats. It is equipped with a new generation engine that saves over 16% on fuel consumption, reduces noise by 75%, and cuts about 50% of harmful emissions compared to previous generation engines.
The operation of Airbus A320neo serves to affirm Vietnam Airlines' commitment to investing in a modern aircraft fleet, while also demonstrating the airline's determination to increase operational capacity as a means of meeting the daily travel demand of passengers, especially during the summer travel season.
The aircraft will therefore be used on domestic routes such as Hanoi - Da Lat, Hanoi - Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City - Thanh Hoa, and Ho Chi Minh City - Chu Lai.
This marks the first of three Airbus A320neo aircraft that the national airline will receive this year. The new Airbus A320neo planes are anticipated to contribute to providing nearly 40,000 seats during the summer peak and nearly 300,000 seats in the second half of the year.
Along with three Airbus A320neo aircraft, Vietnam Airlines will also continue to receive modern wide-body Boeing 787-10 aircraft in the near future. This is one of the largest aircraft in the Boeing 787 family, as well as being the carrier’s largest passenger aircraft so far.
