(VOVWORLD) -National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has officially received its first Airbus A320neo as part of the scheme to meet passengers' demand during the peak season.
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This marks the first of three Airbus A320neo aircraft that the national airline will receive this year.
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 aircraft will 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.
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.