Vietjet orders 20 new Airbus A330-900 aircraft

Vietjet, Vietnam's largest private airline, has placed an order for 20 Airbus A330-900 aircraft, marking a major step in its strategic growth plans over the next decade. The agreement was formalised in Hanoi, with Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Airbus International President Wouter van Wersch signing the deal. The signing was witnessed by French President Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, during President Macron's official visit to Vietnam.

This major order supports Vietjet's ambitions to expand its international network, particularly on high-capacity routes across the Asia-Pacific region and new long-haul routes to Europe. The A330neo aircraft are expected to deliver greater efficiency and fuel savings, enabling the airline to meet growing passenger demand while advancing its sustainability goals.

Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao highlighted the importance of the partnership with Airbus, stating that the modern, fuel-efficient aircraft have played a vital role in the airline's growth and will continue to underpin its expanding global network. Airbus echoed this sentiment, with EVP Sales Beno