Vietnam Airlines has just taken delivery of its fifth Boeing 787-10 aircraft.
It represents the 30th wide-body aircraft in the carrier’s growing fleet.
Vietnam Airlines marked the milestone with a celebration at Noi Bai International Airport.
The 787-10 is the largest Dreamliner variant in the Boeing 787 family with a two-class configuration of 24 seats in Business Class and 343 seats in Economy.
Dang Anh Tuan, EVO of Vietnam Airlines, said: “Vietnam Airlines is committed to upgrading and expanding our fleet. We aim to fulfill our mission of connecting Vietnam with the world.”
The Business Class cabin of the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner has a staggered herringbone layout, with direct aisle access offering passengers a more private and comfortable space.
It has fully convertible flat-bed seats, personal entertainment devices with touch screens and USB ports.
Vietnam Airlines currently operates nearly 100 aircraft, including five Boeing 787-10s; 11 Boeing 787-9s; and 14 Airbus A350s wide-bodies.
The airline deploys wide-body aircraft on flights to Northeast Asia, Europe, Australia, the US, as well as between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
