Vietnam Airlines Takes Delivery of Fifth Boeing 787-10 Aircraft
(01/08/24)
Vietnam Airlines took delivery of its fifth
Boeing 787-10 aircraft on Wednesday.
The new plane, the 30th wide-body aircraft to join
the flag carrier’s fleet, has a length of over 68 meters, a
payload of 56-60 tons and a maximum range of nearly 12,000 km.
The aircraft has been configured with a two-class
layout, featuring 24 seats in Business Class and 343 seats in
Economy Class.
The Business Class cabin
has a staggered herringbone layout, providing each passenger with direct aisle access.
Fully convertible flat-bed seats with a generous seat pitch and
a recline of up to 180 degrees are ideal for
long-haul journeys.
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-10
Features include personal entertainment devices with touch screens,
an array of entertainment options, dimmable windows with five
settings, reading lights, USB ports, spacious footrest and
storage compartments.
The Boeing 787-10 also boasts a range of technological
advancements and modern amenities tailored to enhance the overall passenger
experience. Highlights include a spacious cabin, comfortable seats,
large overhead bins and windows, a modern entertainment system,
adjustable LED lighting, lower cabin altitude, cleaner air, higher
humidity, and improved temperature control.
“Being a flag carrier of Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines
is committed to upgrading and expanding our fleet,” said Dang Anh
Tuan, Executive Vice President of Vietnam Airlines. “We aim not
only to provide the highest levels of passenger comfort but also
to fulfill our mission of connecting Vietnam with the world,
therefore significantly supporting economic and social
development.”
In addition to the five Boeing 787-10s, Vietnam
Airlines also operates 11 Boeing 787-9s and 14
Airbus A350s in the wide-body category.
The airline mainly deploys
wide-body aircraft on flights to Northeast Asia, Europe,
Australia, and the US, as well as between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh
(Saigon).
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