Vietnam Airlines A350s

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Vietnam Airlines A350s Sept 6, 2016 6:33:49 GMT 1 FabienA380, addasih, and 3 more like this

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Post by Jkkw on Sept 6, 2016 6:33:49 GMT 1

VN signs a MoU for 10 more A350s and will operate the aircraft to the US non stop.

Vietnam Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding for 10 Airbus A350-900 aircraft,

Vietnam Airlines will use the A350s to operate non-stop flights to the USA, says Airbus in a statement.

“The intention to acquire these additional aircraft reflects our excellent experience with the A350 since it entered service with Vietnam Airlines last year,” says Duong Tri Thanh, President and CEO of Vietnam Airlines.

“With its very long range capability, economic fuel consumption and spacious cabin, the A350 is the suitable aircraft for our proposed intercontinental routes to Europe and the US. The start of non-stop transpacific services with the A350 is yet another example of the commitment we have at Vietnam Airlines to strengthen our position as one of the world’s leading international carriers.”

www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/vietnam-airlines-jetstar-pacific-ink-deals-for-a35-429057/

Last Edit: Sept 6, 2016 6:35:26 GMT 1 by Jkkw

philidor in service - 6 years Posts: 8,950	Vietnam Airlines A350s Sept 6, 2016 7:56:23 GMT 1 addasih, Jkkw, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by philidor on Sept 6, 2016 7:56:23 GMT 1 Airbus' press release about VN's A350 MoU : www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/vietnam-airlines-signs-mou-for-10-more-a350-xwbs/

fanairbus Cabin First Flight Posts: 1,364	Vietnam Airlines A350s Sept 6, 2016 9:03:34 GMT 1 addasih likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fanairbus on Sept 6, 2016 9:03:34 GMT 1 Great news!

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Vietnam Airlines A350s Sept 6, 2016 11:53:58 GMT 1

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Sept 6, 2016 7:56:23 GMT 1 philidor said:

Airbus' press release about VN's A350 MoU :
www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/vietnam-airlines-signs-mou-for-10-more-a350-xwbs/

The aircraft will be used by the airline on non-stop flights to the US, beginning with services between Ho Chi Minh City and Los Angeles.

The additional 10 aircraft covered by today’s MOU will enable Vietnam Airlines to operate non-stop to the US West Coast, carrying 305 passengers in a three class premium layout.

It's interesting how the wording of the press release seems to suggest that non stop flights to the US can only happen on the 10 A350s that they just ordered (or rather signed as a MoU) yet it doesn't mention whether the aircraft are a HGW or a ULR variant.

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Vietnam Airlines A350s Sept 6, 2016 12:25:46 GMT 1 Jkkw likes this

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Post by philidor on Sept 6, 2016 12:25:46 GMT 1

Sept 6, 2016 11:53:58 GMT 1 Jkkw said:

the wording of the press release seems to suggest that non stop flights to the US can only happen on the 10 A350s that they just ordered (or rather signed as a MoU) yet it doesn't mention whether the aircraft are a HGW or a ULR variant.

This is no more than a MoU. The customer has a lot of time to make up its mind.

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Vietnam Airlines A350s Sept 9, 2016 13:18:21 GMT 1 addasih, philidor, and 2 more like this

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Post by Jkkw on Sept 9, 2016 13:18:21 GMT 1

According to CAPA

Vietnam Airlines on 6-Sep-2016 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for 10 280-tonne max take-off weight (MTOW) A350-900s for delivery from 2020.

The new 280-tonne variant opens up several potential ultra long-range routes which were not feasible with the existing 268-tonne and 275-tonne versions – at least not economically feasible when factoring in payload limitations. Ho Chi Minh-Los Angeles is one such route.

Vietnam Airlines initially looked at ordering the 777-200LR for Ho Chi Minh-Los Angeles but never acquired the current generation ultra long-range type. The airline subsequently aimed to operate Ho Chi Minh-Los Angeles with the 787-9s or A350-900s, both of which it started receiving in 2015.

However, as CAPA pointed out in a Sep-2015 analysis report, Vietnam Airlines determined after placing both aircraft types into service that neither were capable of operating Ho Chi Minh-Los Angeles without payload restrictions.

Vietnam Airlines could potentially have accelerated the launch of US flights by opting for the A350-900ULR, which is available from 2018. However the 280 tonne non ULR variant is a more sensible option given that Vietnam Airlines will need a relatively dense configuration to be profitable in the US market. The A350-900ULR has the same 280 tonne MTOW with modified fuel tanks that limit the capacity.

centreforaviation.com/analysis/vietnam-airlines-readies-to-enter-us-market-with-ho-chi-minh-lax-following-a350-900-hgw-order-300912

kronus in service - 1 year Posts: 3,401	Vietnam Airlines A350s Jun 29, 2017 9:04:15 GMT 1 addasih, philidor, and 3 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kronus on Jun 29, 2017 9:04:15 GMT 1 Vietnam AL a350-900 strategy on the market: centreforaviation.com/insights/analysis/vietnam-airlines-upgauges-and-where-possible-adds-frequency-to-drive-growth-with-n-asia-focus-351994

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Vietnam Airlines A350s Dec 12, 2017 8:28:50 GMT 1 FabienA380, addasih, and 3 more like this

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Post by Jkkw on Dec 12, 2017 8:28:50 GMT 1

VN is looking at the A350-1000 and 777X for direct services to LAX. If they do not have an aircraft to launch direct services by late 2019, they plan to use the -900 to operate the service via Osaka. On a side note, I wonder if they still plan to firm up the MoU for 10 A359s they signed last year.

www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/vietnam-airlines-assesses-777x-a350-1000-for-usa-s-444077/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

philidor in service - 6 years Posts: 8,950	Vietnam Airlines A350s Dec 12, 2017 11:04:44 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by philidor on Dec 12, 2017 11:04:44 GMT 1 Firming up their A350 order while partly upsizing to the A35K would be consistent but who knows, they may have to order from Boeing to get US routes.

FabienA380 Administrator Administrator Posts: 14,531	Vietnam Airlines A350s Dec 12, 2017 12:50:42 GMT 1 philidor likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FabienA380 on Dec 12, 2017 12:50:42 GMT 1 Could they also go for the -900ULR?..
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