Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways Orders up to 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Boeing has announced that Vietnam-based Sun PhuQuoc Airways has ordered up to 40 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to serve as the backbone of their widebody fleet, connecting international travelers to their hub at Phu Quoc International Airport.

Rendering of Sun PhuQuoc Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Over Phu Quoc International Airport - Courtesy Boeing

On Wednesday (February 18, 2026), Boeing announced that Sun PhuQuoc Airways has ordered up to 40 787-9 Dreamliner jets to serve as the backbone of their widebody fleet.  The airline will leverage the ultra-efficient, long-range 787 Dreamliner to connect international travelers to their Vietnam hub at Phu Quoc International Airport.  General Secretary To Lam and U.S. government representatives joined airline and Boeing leaders to recognize Sun PhuQuoc’s previously unidentified purchase, which is the largest Boeing widebody order in Vietnamese history.

In Wednesday’s announcement, then Chairman of Sun Group, the airline’s parent company, Dang Minh Truong, said,

“Our partnership with Boeing establishes a strong foundation for building a world-class airline that operates in sync with the tourism and resort ecosystem Sun Group has developed.  We selected the Boeing 787-9 not only for its superior operational performance, but because it is the most suitable aircraft type to realize our vision of bringing Phu Quoc to the world and bringing the world to Phu Quoc.”

Also commenting on the landmark 787 Dreamliner order, Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ President and CEO, Stephanie Pope, said,

“We are excited to work with Sun PhuQuoc Airways as they join other global airlines in flying the 787 Dreamliner, which connects the most countries of any widebody fleet.  The 787-9’s unmatched range, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort will give the airline flexibility to open new long‑haul markets, lower operating costs and contribute to local tourism growth.”

Leaders of Sun Group and Sun PhuQuoc Airways joined Boeing at a ceremony in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, to announce an order for up to 40 787 Dreamliners.  Flanked by cabin crew members are (left to right): Brad McMullen, Boeing SVP – Commercial Sales & Marketing, Stephanie Pope, Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ President & CEO, Sun Group’s Chairman, Dang Minh Truong, and Sun Group’s Deputy Chairman, Tran Minh Son – Courtesy Boeing

Offering a range of 7,565 nautical miles (14,010 km), the Boeing 787-9 will position Sun PhuQuoc Airways to efficiently connect Phu Quoc with major cities and other tourist destinations across Asia, Europe and North America.  The aircraft delivers superior comfort to passengers with the largest windows of any widebody airplane flying today and air that is pressurized at a lower cabin altitude, allowing customers to arrive at their destinations feeling more refreshed.

Since entering passenger revenue service in 2011, the global Boeing 787 Dreamliner Family fleet has helped launch over 535 new nonstop routes, and has carried more than 1.2 billion passengers.  With Southeast Asia poised for significant air travel growth over the next 20 years, Vietnam is expected to be the region’s fastest-growing aviation market with annual passenger growth of nearly 8.0 percent by 2030.

As Vietnam’s first airline named after an island, Sun PhuQuoc Airways has been developed by Sun Group under a ‘resort aviation’ model with a hub-and-spoke network strategy.  The carrier directly connects Phu Quoc to major domestic and international tourism and economic centers through their direct flights, competitive fares, and a seamless experience integrated with the island’s comprehensive ecosystem.  With plans to expand their fleet to 100 aircraft by 2030, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is well positioned to capture the next wave of premium tourism demand, contributing to the sustainable global rise of both Phu Quoc and Vietnam.

Source: Boeing / PRNewswire