A Vietnamese airline has made headlines with one of the largest aircraft purchases in recent memory, announcing Thursday it will acquire 40 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets in a deal valued at $22.5 billion.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways revealed the massive Boeing order from its headquarters in Hanoi, marking a significant expansion for the carrier. The company stated the new wide-body aircraft will enable it to launch long-distance international operations.
According to the airline’s announcement, the fleet of Dreamliners will position Sun PhuQuoc Airways to offer direct service across continents, with plans to eventually connect Vietnam and the United States through non-stop flights.
