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Vietnam Airlines first Airbus 350-XWB

Vietnam Airlines first Airbus 350-XWB

History was made on 30 June 2015 with Airbus’ delivery of the no. 1 A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines, which acquired its milestone aircraft on lease from Amsterdam-based AerCap. In doing so, Vietnam Airlines became the second operator of the game-changing “Xtra Wide Body” jetliner.

Relive the excitement by reviewing this dedicated website, which includes photos, video clips, news articles and more details related to the high-profile handover.

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The world’s second airline to fly the A350 XWB in commercial service will be Vietnam Airlines, which is operating its initial highly-efficient next-generation widebody on lease from AerCap

The initial A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines in flight: This highly-efficient jetliner will be operated on lease from AerCap for the carrier’s long-haul routes.

Vietnam Airlines will initiate commercial service with its first A350-900 jetliner – which is being operated on lease from AerCap – on domestic routes, before commencing regular non-stop service from Hanoi to Paris

At the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, France, the distinctive blue and gold lotus livery of Vietnam Airlines is painted on the carrier’s first A350 XWB aircraft, which is being operated on lease from AerCap

The no. 1 A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines is configured in a premium three-class layout with 29 seats in Business Class, 45 in Premium Economy and 231 in Economy – featuring more space in all classes and the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems throughout

“The size of the A350-900 XWB responds very well to our expected traffic growth over the next decade” – Mr Nguyen Sy Hung, Chairman of Vietnam Airlines

Airbus celebrated delivery of the first A350 XWB for operation by Vietnam Airlines – which is being leased from AerCap – during a special ceremony held 30 June 2015 in Toulouse, France. The ceremony included comments from top management of Airbus, Vietnam Airlines, AerCap and Rolls-Royce; as well as an artistic presentation representing the joys of flight was performed by Miss Vietnam and members of Vietnam Airlines’ cabin crew.

 

 

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Aeroflot Buys Used Planes for Spare Parts Amid Sanctions

Aeroflot Buys Used Planes for Spare Parts Amid Sanctions

In the face of ongoing Western sanctions that have severely impacted Russia’s aviation industry, Aeroflot, the country’s largest airline, has devised a strategic plan to bolster its fleet’s spare parts inventory.

The airline is set to acquire five Boeing 737-800BCF freighters from Atran Airlines, a move that will allow it to dismantle the aircraft for critical components. The planes, which will be transferred to Aeroflot’s low-cost subsidiary Pobeda, will not be converted into passenger jets but instead will be stripped for valuable parts to support existing operations.

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Aeroflot’s plan to purchase these Boeing 737-800BCF freighters comes as part of a broader strategy to mitigate the effects of Western sanctions, which have crippled the Russian aviation sector. With the sanctions restricting access to essential aircraft parts and spare components, Aeroflot is exploring alternative ways to maintain and repair its fleet.

Instead of converting the freighters from cargo to passenger planes, a process deemed “unreasonably expensive” under current sanctions, the airline intends to focus on extracting high-value components such as engines, landing gear, avionics, and other essential systems.

The deal will be structured in a way that allows Aeroflot to indirectly purchase the freighters through an insurance settlement with the aircraft’s lessor, AerCap.

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The Russian government’s insurance company will reimburse the aircraft’s value, and the planes will then be leased back to local operators. This method circumvents some of the restrictions imposed by international sanctions while ensuring that the airline gains access to the necessary components to support its fleet.

By dismantling the aircraft for spare parts, Aeroflot aims to secure critical resources for the ongoing maintenance of its existing fleet. Components from the Boeing 737-800BCF freighters, such as engines and avionics, are expected to be reused in other aircraft within Aeroflot’s network, ensuring that the airline can keep its operations running smoothly

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