Boeing working to lift Vietnam’s air safety rating
Boeing is working with the US and Vietnamese govts to lift the Southeast Asian nation’s aviation safety rating and help enable its state-run carrier to operate flights to as far as Los Angeles, an executive said. Vietnam Airlines was considering flights to Los Angeles by late 2019 or early 2020, CE Duong Tri Thanh said in November. The carrier has signed a preliminary agreement with Boeing to buy its widebody 777-8 jets, but a final order would depend on the country getting the upgrade, Keskar said, adding any airline needs to be sure of routes before placing large aircraft orders. “The investment is big and you should be able to fill that airplane,” a Boeing VP said. “We feel optimistic that this year will get them the Category 1.” <br/>
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Boeing working to lift Vietnam’s air safety rating
Boeing is working with the US and Vietnamese govts to lift the Southeast Asian nation’s aviation safety rating and help enable its state-run carrier to operate flights to as far as Los Angeles, an executive said. Vietnam Airlines was considering flights to Los Angeles by late 2019 or early 2020, CE Duong Tri Thanh said in November. The carrier has signed a preliminary agreement with Boeing to buy its widebody 777-8 jets, but a final order would depend on the country getting the upgrade, Keskar said, adding any airline needs to be sure of routes before placing large aircraft orders. “The investment is big and you should be able to fill that airplane,” a Boeing VP said. “We feel optimistic that this year will get them the Category 1.” <br/>
