The first flight using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraf of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines arrived at Domodedovo airport in Moscow, Russia, on March 27 (local time).
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines arrived at Domodedovo airport in Moscow, Russia, on March 27 (local time) (Photo: VNA)
Moscow (VNA) – The first flightusing Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft oꦍf national flag carrier Vietnam Airlinesarrived at Domodedovo airport in Moscow, Russia, on March 27 (local time).
Speaking at the welcome ceremony, ChiefRepresentative of Vietnam Airlines in Russia Le Thanh Dung said the airline isstriving to meet demand of passengers in Russia, adding that the airlines willoperate new routes linking Vietnam and Russia in the future. Meanwhile, Vietnamese Ambassador to RussiaNgo Duc Manh congratulated Vietnam Airlines on using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner forthe Hanoi-Moscow air route, contributing to the enhancement of the partnershipbetween Vietnam and Russia, especially in tourism and people-to-people exchanges. Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner can carry up to 311passengers and saves 20 percent of fuel compared to previous generations ofaircraft. VietnamAirlines was recognised as a 4-star airline for two consecutive years in 2016and 2017 by the international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. It targets a13 percent increase in revenue and an 8.3 percent rise in the number ofpassengers in 2018. Apart fromAsia, the airline is also seeking to expand their markets in Europe.-VNA
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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines arrived at Domodedovo airport in Moscow, Russia, on March 27 (local time) (Photo: VNA) 
