Vietnam Airlines Signs MOU for 10 More A350-900s; Plans to Launch Los Angeles Flights

Vietnam Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for 10 more A350-900 aircraft.

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

Vietnam Airlines last year became the second airline in the world to operate the A350 XWB. The carrier already has four aircraft in service, with another ten on firm order for future delivery.

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

“The intention to acquire these additional aircraft reflects our excellent experience with the A350 since it entered service with Vietnam Airlines last year,” said 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.”

The all-new A350 XWB is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.

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