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Established in April 1993, Vietnam Airlines has maintained its position as the leading airline in Vietnam, recognized by Skytrax as a 4-star international airline, striving towards 5 stars. Equipped with a formidable fleet of nearly 100 aircraft acquired from the world's leading manufacturers Boeing and Airbus.
Vietnam Airlines' Boeing 787
Boeing 787 is the only aircraft type from Boeing series currently operated by Vietnam Airlines. It's a twin-engine jet known for its fuel efficiency and long-range capabilities. With impressive specs including a top speed of 945km/h, fuel-efficient cruising speed of 903km/h, and a maximum range of 15,750km, the Boeing 787 boasts 274 seats, including 28 business class, 35 premium economy, and 211 economy seats.
Vietnam Airlines' Boeing 787 aircraft
Vietnam Airlines' Airbus A350
As a commercial airliner with twin engines and long-range capabilities, the Airbus A350 is the first aircraft to extensively utilize carbon fiber reinforced polymer in its design, enhancing its strength and durability.
Airbus A350, with a speed of 901km/h, length of 66.89m, wingspan of 64.75m, height of 17.05m, and a range of up to 14,350km, accommodates up to 305 seats. Vietnam Airlines' A350 aircraft prides itself on providing passengers with the most luxurious and fantastic experience on routes to Europe, Northeast Asia, and vice versa. The A350 features 29 business class seats designed in a unique herringbone pattern, providing private space for passengers and seats that recline up to 180 degrees into lie-flat beds, along with 45 premium economy and 231 economy seats. In the economy cabin, each row consists of 9 seats with larger windows than other commercial aircraft, ensuring maximum comfort for passengers.
Vietnam Airlines' Airbus A350 aircraft
Vietnam Airlines' Airbus A330
As a commercial aircraft manufactured by a European airline, the Airbus A330 is renowned for its spacious cabin, favored by airlines worldwide. Since its inception, an estimated Airbus A330 takes off or lands every 24 seconds.
The speed of Vietnam Airlines A330 aircraft is 913km/h, with a total length of 63.6m, wingspan of 60.3m, height of 17.4m, and a range of up to 12,500km. This aircraft is known for its medium-range capabilities. With a total of 269 seats divided into business class and economy class, the business class seats on the Airbus A330 are spaced approximately 157cm apart, reclining up to 150 degrees, ensuring comfort and spaciousness for passengers.
Airbus A321 of Vietnam Airlines
According to Mytour, the Airbus A321 is an extended version of the Airbus A320. With a speed of 950km/h, length of 44.51m, wingspan of 34.1m, height of 11.76m, and a range of 5,600km, it can accommodate 184 passengers per flight. This aircraft is ideal for medium-range and short-haul flights, which is why Vietnam Airlines prioritizes its use for domestic routes.
The seating layout of the A321 is similar to that of the A330. The Airbus A321 features two classes of seating: business class and economy class. The seat spacing on the A321 ranges from 97-114cm, not ideal for spaciousness but ensures warmth and comfort on every journey.
Vietnam Airlines' ATR 72-500
Vasco Vietnam Airlines aircraft
Vasco ATR 72-500 aircraft - a twin-engine turboprop with a maximum range of 1,537km, used exclusively for the Saigon - Con Dao and Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu routes where small airstrips prevent larger jet aircraft from landing.
The ATR 72 aircraft features a narrow fuselage, small and low cabin with 68 seats, with the cargo hold located directly behind the cockpit. Customer feedback notes that the engines are fairly noisy and the aircraft experiences significant vibrations, but it remains highly safe due to the ability of the twin-engine turboprop to maintain balance even in the event of engine trouble.
Author: Len Ninh + Hoài Linh
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