Vietnam Airlines to replace ATR aircraft fleet
Vietnam Airlines is planning to gradually replace its ATR 72 twin turboprop passenger aircraft with jetliners configured with some 100 seats each to improve the effectiveness of its short-haul flights.
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Compared with Airbus A321 aircraft, small jetliners are a good choice for domestic air routes and small airports such as Dien Bien, Con Dao and Rach Gia. Modern aircraft also help save 17.3% of fuel compared with previous-generation jets.
In addition, each seat on these jets is equipped with a personal electricity socket. Passengers can also get free wifi access on these planes.
The carrier had earlier announced a plan to upgrade its narrow-body Airbus A321 aircraft and expand the wide-body Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft fleet.
According to Vietnam Airlines’ development plan in the 2021-2025 period, with a vision toward 2030, the airline will have 20 small planes. It may also wet-lease small jetliners in six months for trial operations before making a decision on their long-term use.
