Sun PhuQuoc Airways Receives Its 23rd Aircraft

Sun PhuQuoc Airways, an airline owned by Sun Group, received its 23rd aircraft on the afternoon of November 9, 2026. Registered VN-A930, it flew more than 2,000 nautical miles from Bali, Indonesia, and landed at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport at 3:20 p.m. that day. The aircraft was previously operated by Thai AirAsia.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways receives its 23rd aircraft.（VietVance）

According to Thai aircraft registration records, the aircraft was previously registered as HS-EAF. It is a European-built Airbus A321-251NX. It made its first flight on February 21, 2025, and began commercial service with Thai AirAsia on March 23 that year. When it arrived in Vietnam, about one year and eight months had passed since its first flight. It had a 236-seat configuration during its service with Thai AirAsia.

The newly added Airbus A321neo aircraft.（VietVance）

Airbus specifications for the A321neo list a maximum takeoff weight of 97 tonnes, a reference cruising speed of about 840 km/h and a published maximum range of 7,400 km, depending on the variant and operating conditions. These are specifications for the aircraft model, not the weight or speed of VN-A930 on this flight.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways began commercial operations in November 2025 and had grown its fleet to 23 aircraft about a year later. Under previously announced plans, the airline aims to expand its fleet to 33 aircraft by the end of 2026, 60 in 2027 and 100 in 2030. The expansion is intended to support more domestic and international routes, particularly those connecting Phu Quoc with major tourism markets.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways plans to continue expanding its fleet.（VietVance）

Source: VietVance