Vietnam Airlines Takes Delivery of its first ATR 72-500
Toulouse, 01 October 2001
Vietnam Airlines based in Hanoi, has taken delivery of its first new generation ATR 72-500, following an order for 3 ATR 72-500 placed in February 2001.
The remaining deliveries will take place in February and June 2002.
The ATR 72-500's entry Vietnam Airlines' fleet is part of a fleet development plan. These new generation aircraft will be put into service on the Vietnamese regional network and will also allow the airline to operate on some international destinations. Vietnam Airlines now serves to 15 domestic locations and 25 major international cities.
The ATR 72-500 has been selected by Vietnam Airlines for its superior performance combined with the lowest seat mile costs in its category.
To date ATR has delivered 628 aircraft of which 363 ATR 42s and 265 ATR 72s. The ATR is operated by more than 100 airlines in 65 countries.
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