HO CHI MINH CITY -- Vietjet has received its first plane from a $32 billion order for 200 aircraft from Boeing, with Vietnam's government describing the delivery as a "vivid demonstration" of the nation's "comprehensive strategic partnership" with the U.S. even as it comes a decade after the deal was initially discussed.
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Vietjet receives first of 200 planes from $32bn Boeing order
Delivery to Vietnam's budget airline comes after Boeing crashes and canceled orders
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, center, joins a ceremony in Seattle marking the handover of a Boeing 737 Max to budget carrier Vietjet on Sept. 21. (Vietjet)
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