Airbus and low-fare airline Vietjet have signed an order for 20 A330neos at a list price of US$7.4bn at the Farnborough International Airshow.
The aircraft will be deployed on the low-fare carrier’s growing long-haul services and high demand routes in the region.
The A330neo will feature the Airspace cabin, which includes a new lighting system, overhead bins, and access to the latest connectivity systems. Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, it can fly 7,200 nm nonstop.
Vietjet’s founder and Chairwoman, Dr Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, said: “The new A330neo aircraft strategically enhances Vietjet’s fleet development, boosting the airline’s operational capacity to support its global expansion.”
With a fleet of 105 aircraft, Vietjet is actively expanding its intercontinental flight network. It recently launched flights from Hanoi to Melbourne and Sydney, with A330 widebodies, and is looking to add more capacity to meet a strong passenger demand.
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Sales at Airbus Commercial Aircraft, said: “This is another vote of confidence in the latest generation Airbus widebody product line. It demonstrates the tremendous A330neo versatility for all types of business models and networks from domestic and regional to long-haul routes.”
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