Low-fare carrier Vietjet has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for a new order of 100 A321neos, with the potential to add another 50 in the future.
The agreement was signed at the Paris Air Show by Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.
Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao said the MoU was “a milestone” for the airline.
“These modern and efficient aircraft have been instrumental in Vietjet’s growth, helping us make air travel more accessible and affordable for millions, while strengthening our role as a connector for economic development, cultural exchange and global connectivity. This landmark agreement represents a vital step in Vietjet’s growth strategy as a multi-national aviation group,” she said.
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry pointed out that the order comes just weeks after VietJet had agreed to add the A330neo to its fleet.
“Together, the A321neo and A330neo will be perfect partners for Vietjet to continue to spread its wings, efficiently matching capacity more closely to demand across its network. The airline will also benefit from the high levels of technical commonality that are unique to the latest-generation Airbus aircraft,” he said.
Operating a fleet of more than 100 Airbus aircraft, Vietjet continues to expand its global network and modernise its fleet.
Photo: Rob Munro
Airbus and Vietjet executives at the signing ceremony at the Paris Air Show
