Russia Seeks Vietnamese Aircraft Through Wet-Lease Plan
Moscow has asked Vietnam to consider supplying aircraft, crews and maintenance to Russian airlines as traffic between the countries grows.
Vietnam Airlines
IATA: VN
ICAO: HVN
Callsign: VIETNAM AIRLINES
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Airline Information
| Country | Vietnam (VN) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | VN |
| ICAO Code | HVN |
| Callsign | VIETNAM AIRLINES |
| Hub Airport | SGN — Tan Son Nhat International |
| Fleet Size | 89 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 10.8 years |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (82 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A318/A319/A32 | 49 | JET | 6.1 yrs |
| ▶ ATR 42/72 | 14 | TURBOPROP | 9.3 yrs |
| ▶ Airbus A330/A340 | 10 | JET | 11.8 yrs |
| ▶ Boeing 777 | 7 | JET | 13.3 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A350 | 2 | JET | 2.0 yrs |
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