Vietnam Airlines Orders Four 777-200ERs

tjwgrr · 12-10-2001, 03:39 PM

Historical Signing Between Vietnam Airlines and Boeing: Vietnam Airlines Orders Four 777-200ERs

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Vietnam Airlines signed an agreement today with The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA - news) for its first-ever purchase of Boeing airplanes -- four 777-200ER (extended range) jetliners. This signing is the first business transaction to be finalized between companies in Vietnam and the United States under the historical Bilateral Trade Agreement ratified by the two countries.

The purchase by Vietnam Airlines was concluded at the Department of Commerce in the presence of Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans. Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Nguyen Tan Dung led the Vietnamese delegation. Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, headed a delegation from Boeing.

``Today's announcement reflects the beginning of a new trading era between Vietnam and the United States and is a solid foundation for us to build our relationships,'' Dung said. ``Vietnam Airlines serves as a bridge to welcome the world to our beautiful country. The 777-200ER's capabilities allow us to extend that warmth and hospitality to Europe and the Americas with more convenience and comfort to our passengers, while maintaining closeness to our neighbors in the Asia/Pacific region.''

The order is worth approximately $680 million at list prices. The first 777-200ER will be delivered and introduced to Vietnam Airlines' passengers in 2003. When delivered, the new 777 jetliner will join one of the youngest airplane fleets in the world. Vietnam Airlines' fleet has an average age of slightly more than four years.

``We are very proud to be preferred and selected by Vietnam Airlines, and we are looking forward to strengthening our partnership with Vietnam Airlines and CAAV as the airline becomes a major carrier in the region,'' Mulally said. ``With their 777 airplanes, Vietnam Airlines will provide world-class service with the most capable and efficient commercial jet airplane in its class.''

The 777-200ER is an extended-range model that can fly non-stop from Ho Chi Minh City to the Americas and Europe, as well as throughout Asia. It is the world's longest-range airplane and seats up to 301 passengers in a spacious three-class configuration. The 777 family is the most technologically advanced airplane in the industry with unmatched economics.

As of Nov. 30, 2001, 374 Boeing 777s have been delivered to customers around the world. The 777 family of airplanes has attracted more than 580 orders from more than 30 customers.

SOURCE: The Boeing Company

Cadavre on a stick · 12-10-2001, 07:28 PM

Great news for our friends at Boeing, way to go Vietnam Airlines!
Nice to see an airline choose the superior product that Boeing offers. I'm just wondering if Vietnam is going to introduce service to SJC/SFO and la la land when the Triple Siete is delivered.

DeltaFlot · 12-10-2001, 07:32 PM

Great news for Boeing. Also good to see that Vietnam has gotten past that little misunderstanding we had a while back. There are some American southerners I know that still don't forgive the Union for the "War of Northern Aggression"

b737gearboy · 12-10-2001, 09:40 PM

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Originally posted by DeltaFlot
Great news for Boeing. Also good to see that Vietnam has gotten past that little misunderstanding we had a while back. There are some American southerners I know that still don't forgive the Union for the "War of Northern Aggression"

Misunderstanding? I look at the 50000 names on the wall in D.C. and think it was much more than a misunderstanding. My own father broke his back bailing out of an F-4. Yep, I still hold a grudge.

DavidMich · 12-12-2001, 03:29 PM

like b737 said

my own father spent 42 months in that green hell on several seal teams, and plenty of his buddies are on that stretch of black granite wall in DC, friends he grew up with from childhood. he doesn't really like to talk about it anymore, and he is a very forgiving person, deep down i think he'll never forgive those communist F*ckers.

12-10-2001, 03:39 PM	#1
tjwgrr Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 471	Vietnam Airlines Orders Four 777-200ERs Historical Signing Between Vietnam Airlines and Boeing: Vietnam Airlines Orders Four 777-200ERs WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Vietnam Airlines signed an agreement today with The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA - news) for its first-ever purchase of Boeing airplanes -- four 777-200ER (extended range) jetliners. This signing is the first business transaction to be finalized between companies in Vietnam and the United States under the historical Bilateral Trade Agreement ratified by the two countries. The purchase by Vietnam Airlines was concluded at the Department of Commerce in the presence of Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans. Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Nguyen Tan Dung led the Vietnamese delegation. Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, headed a delegation from Boeing. ``Today's announcement reflects the beginning of a new trading era between Vietnam and the United States and is a solid foundation for us to build our relationships,'' Dung said. ``Vietnam Airlines serves as a bridge to welcome the world to our beautiful country. The 777-200ER's capabilities allow us to extend that warmth and hospitality to Europe and the Americas with more convenience and comfort to our passengers, while maintaining closeness to our neighbors in the Asia/Pacific region.'' The order is worth approximately $680 million at list prices. The first 777-200ER will be delivered and introduced to Vietnam Airlines' passengers in 2003. When delivered, the new 777 jetliner will join one of the youngest airplane fleets in the world. Vietnam Airlines' fleet has an average age of slightly more than four years. ``We are very proud to be preferred and selected by Vietnam Airlines, and we are looking forward to strengthening our partnership with Vietnam Airlines and CAAV as the airline becomes a major carrier in the region,'' Mulally said. ``With their 777 airplanes, Vietnam Airlines will provide world-class service with the most capable and efficient commercial jet airplane in its class.'' The 777-200ER is an extended-range model that can fly non-stop from Ho Chi Minh City to the Americas and Europe, as well as throughout Asia. It is the world's longest-range airplane and seats up to 301 passengers in a spacious three-class configuration. The 777 family is the most technologically advanced airplane in the industry with unmatched economics. As of Nov. 30, 2001, 374 Boeing 777s have been delivered to customers around the world. The 777 family of airplanes has attracted more than 580 orders from more than 30 customers. SOURCE: The Boeing Company

12-10-2001, 07:32 PM	#3
DeltaFlot The Patriot Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Laurel, MD Age: 35 Posts: 3,228	Great news for Boeing. Also good to see that Vietnam has gotten past that little misunderstanding we had a while back. There are some American southerners I know that still don't forgive the Union for the "War of Northern Aggression" __________________ Febuary 15, 1898 December 7, 1941 June 8, 1967 September 11, 2001 Never Forget, Never Forgive If you kick the Tiger in the arse, you better be able to deal with the Tiger's teeth.

12-12-2001, 03:29 PM	#5
DavidMich Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Back in MCO! Posts: 3,626	Re: Misunderstanding??? like b737 said my own father spent 42 months in that green hell on several seal teams, and plenty of his buddies are on that stretch of black granite wall in DC, friends he grew up with from childhood. he doesn't really like to talk about it anymore, and he is a very forgiving person, deep down i think he'll never forgive those communist Fckers. __________________ "So if man is 5, and the devil is 6, then that must make me 7,,,this honky's gone to heaven!" Last edited by DavidMich; 12-12-2001 at 03:35 PM.*

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12-10-2001, 07:28 PM	#2
Cadavre on a stick Master Collector Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sin Jose, Ca. USA Posts: 632	Great news for our friends at Boeing, way to go Vietnam Airlines! Nice to see an airline choose the superior product that Boeing offers. I'm just wondering if Vietnam is going to introduce service to SJC/SFO and la la land when the Triple Siete is delivered.