Vietjet agrees deal with Airbus as French President visits Vietnam

The agreement was signed in Hanoi by Vietjet chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Wouter van Wersch, president of Airbus International. The ceremony was witnessed by Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron, during an official visit to Vietnam by the French Head of State from May 25 to 27.

This long-term order will support Vietjet’s ongoing international flight network expansion, enabling the airline to increase flights on high-capacity routes across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as to introduce future long-haul services to Europe.

Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, chairwoman of Vietjet, said, "Airbus aircraft, with their superior efficiency and lower fuel consumption, have contributed to Vietjet’s growth and will continue to serve our expansion. Our sustained investment in a cutting-edge, eco-friendly fleet underscores our dedication to fostering technological advancement and economic collaboration between Vietnam and France. Vietjet remains dedicated to delivering greater connectivity and sustainable air travel for millions of passengers in Vietnam and around the world."

Wouter van Wersch, president of Airbus International said, "Vietjet has established itself as one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, combining low fares with warm Vietnamese hospitality. We are proud that the carrier has selected the A330neo as its wide-body aircraft of choice to build on its success, and we look forward to continuing our partnership as Vietjet expands its reach."

The new contract with Airbus doubles Vietjet's orders for the A330neo to 40 aircraft. In addition, the carrier has 96 A320neo Family single aisle aircraft on order. Vietjet currently operates an all-Airbus fleet of 115 aircraft, comprising 108 single-aisle A320 Family aircraft and seven A330-300s.

Vietjet currently operates international services to Australia, India, and Kazakhstan with its A330 wide-body aircraft. The A330 fleet will continue to play a key role as Vietjet expands to more distant destinations, meeting the evolving travel needs of passengers at home and around the world.

Vietjet and Qazaq Air have announced a strategic partnership to launch a new airline brand, Vietjet Qazaqstan, at the Kazakhstan–Vietnam Business Roundtable.

French pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare group Mayoly announced on March 12 the inauguration of a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam and France are set to expand bilateral ties in new sectors backed by the two countries’ newly established cooperation framework also seconded through free trade with the EU.