Boeing announced Vietnam-based startup carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways has ordered up to 40 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Boeing announced Vietnam-based startup carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways has ordered up to 40 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
According to Boeing, Sun PhuQuoc Airways aims to leverage the long-range 787-9 Dreamliner to connect travelers via its hub at Phu Quoc International Airport. With a range of 14,010km (7,565 nautical miles), the 787-9 will position the airline to connect Phu Quoc with major cities across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Located in southern Vietnam, the island of Phu Quoc is known as the “Pearl Island” for its beaches and natural attractions. In recent years, the island has become a growing tourist attraction.
"Our partnership with Boeing establishes a strong foundation for building a world-class airline that operates in sync with the tourism and resort ecosystem Sun Group has developed," said Dang Minh Truong, chairman of Sun Group, the airline's Vietnam-based parent company. "We selected the Boeing 787-9 not only for its superior operational performance, but because it is the most suitable aircraft type to realize our vision of bringing Phu Quoc to the world and bringing the world to Phu Quoc."
"We are excited to work with Sun PhuQuoc Airways as they join other global airlines in flying the 787 Dreamliner, which connects the most countries of any widebody fleet," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 787-9's unmatched range, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort will give the airline flexibility to open new long haul markets, lower operating costs and contribute to local tourism growth."
Developed by Vietnam's Sun Group under a “resort aviation” model with a hub-and-spoke network strategy, Sun PhuQuoc Airways connects Phu Quoc to major domestic and international destinations with 10 narrowbody Airbus A320/A321 aircraft. The airline plans to expand its fleet to 100 aircraft by 2030.
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