Vietnam Carrier Expands Widebody Fleet In Largest Boeing Deal
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has ordered up to 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets to serve as the backbone of its widebody fleet, marking the largest Boeing widebody order in Vietnamese history. The airline will use Phu Quoc International Airport, scheduled to open in 2027, as its primary hub and has selected the 787-9 variant for its operational capabilities. The order demonstrates Boeing’s continued expansion in Southeast Asian markets, where carriers are investing in long-range aircraft to serve growing international travel demand, as reported by AeroTime.