Vietnam's newest carrier receives first Airbus widebody aircraft
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has taken delivery of its first widebody Airbus A330, expanding its capacity to operate international flights.
Vietnam's Sun PhuQuoc Airways has received its first Airbus A330 widebody aircraft at Phu Quoc International Airport. This marks the beginning of a fleet expansion plan that will see the airline acquire eight A330s between September and April 2027. The new aircraft, with a range of up to 13,450 kilometers, will enable Sun PhuQuoc Airways to develop more international routes, connecting Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island, to major markets such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Japan, Australia, and potentially destinations in Europe.
The A330 has a seating capacity of 247 across three cabins, offering business-class seats with reclining 180-degree flat beds, premium economy seats, and economy seats. All cabins feature personal entertainment screens and onboard Wi-Fi. The airline currently operates 20 narrowbody A321 aircraft, including two A321 Long Range jets, and aims to increase its fleet to 33 planes by the end of 2026, 60 by the end of 2027, and 100 by the end of 2030.
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