Vietnam’s low fare airlines, Jetstar Pacific, has officially received its first brand new Airbus A320ceo aircraft at Airbus’ factory in Toulouse, France, as part of the airline’s long-term goal to further expand its domestic and international footprint. This is the first of 10 Airbus A320ceo aircraft for the airline, following an MOU that was announced last July. After the delivery ceremony, the new aircraft will take off from Toulouse for its maiden voyage to Tan Son … [Read more...] about Jetstar Pacific’s first 10 Airbus A320s
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ANA to take 8.8% stake in Vietnam Airlines
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has signed a memorandum of understanding to buy an 8.8 per cent stake in Vietnam Airlines for VND2.4 billion (US$108 million). The move is part of ANA’s strategy of investing in the fast-growing Southeast Asian aviation sector, which in 2013 saw the Japanese carrier take a 49 per cent share in Myanmar’s Asian Wings Airways, which was subsequently cancelled. It has also teamed up with Thailand’s Nok Air to open a pilot training school in Bangkok. “Asia is a key … [Read more...] about ANA to take 8.8% stake in Vietnam Airlines
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Vietnam Air’s first A350 XWB takes to the sky
The first A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines has completed its first flight in Toulouse on Monday bearing the airline’s blue and gold lotus livery. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including cabin completion, as well as further ground and flight tests. The aircraft, which will be leased from AerCap, is scheduled for delivery in the middle of the year. Vietnam Airlines will become the first Asian airline to fly the A350 XWB and the second operator in the world. Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam Air’s first A350 XWB takes to the sky
Vietnam Air’s first A350 XWB takes to the sky
The first A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines has completed its first flight in Toulouse on Monday bearing the airline’s blue and gold lotus livery. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including cabin completion, as well as further ground and flight tests. The aircraft, which will be leased from AerCap, is scheduled for delivery in the middle of the year. Vietnam Airlines will become the first Asian airline to fly the A350 XWB and the second operator in the world. Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam Air’s first A350 XWB takes to the sky
Vietnam to restructure air freight market
The Vietnamese Transport Ministry has authorised restructure of the air freight market by 2020. The plan is to develop the cargo transport market and increase the role of airfreight, especially in key economic zones and remote areas, local newspaper Vietnam News reported Thursday. The project sets a goal of transporting 0.04 per cent of all goods by air by 2020 as well as 3.23 per cent of all travelers. By then, the Vietnamese airfreight market will be the fifth largest in Southeast Asia. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to restructure air freight market



