Vietnamese national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on Monday the 22nd of October 2019 welcomed its 100th aircraft to join its fleet at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi.

In a ceremony attended by Deputy Prime Minister, Truong Hoa Binh, Vietnam Airlines welcomed the arrival of a brand-new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, the third in an order of eight aircraft.

On the day of the arrival ceremony, the aircraft performed a short 45-minute flight before arriving for all the fanfare.

While speaking at the welcoming ceremony, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Vietnam Airlines, Pham Ngoc Minh acknowledged the arrival of the airline’s latest plane calling it a milestone.

Vietnam Airlines is one of the biggest in Southeast Asia. Photo: Vietnam Airlines

“This opens up new development opportunities for Vietnam Airlines on its quest to leverage Vietnam’s aviation industry among leading airlines in the region and the world.”, he said.

“The new generation fleet does not only supplements Vietnam’s national security and defense but also helps Vietnam Airlines strengthen its operational efficiency thanks to its reduced fuel consumption and emissions as well as service quality.”

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh mentioned that the arrival of the new Boeing jet, which takes Vietnam Airlines aircraft numbers to 100 demonstrates the growth of Vietnamese aviation in general and Vietnam Airlines in particular.

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