New ATR72 for Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines expands its regional fleet with 5 new ATR 72-500s. The airline started operating ATR aircraft in 1992 and today’s fleet includes 7 ATR 72-200s and 3 ATR 72-500s.

Commenting on the deal, Nguyen Sy Hung, Chairman of Vietnam Airlines, declared: “We do have a very high confidence in the ATR family of aircraft, that we have operated successfully for years. In 2001 we introduced 3 ATR 72-500s to expand and upgrade our fleet with ‘-500 series’ aircraft. Now it’s time to start harmonizing our whole fleet with aircraft offering an optimal comfort to the passengers and the lowest operating and maintenance costs”. And added: “The growth of Vietnam Airlines is tied to its successful partnership with ATR. This partnership has lead to the development of a strong regional network, connecting remote and small regions to main hubs, and contributing to the growth of the country