Widebodies For Expansion Over Next Decade

Airbus announced a new order from Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, for 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft to facilitate its expansion over the coming decade. The signing agreement was held in Hanoi, with the honors done by Wouter van Wersch, President of Airbus International, and Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Chairwoman of Vietjet.

Observing the signing were Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron during an official state visit.

Vietjet is in the midst of an ongoing international expansion which will be supported by this order and enable the airline to ramp up flights on the high-capacity routes across the Asia-Pacific region and to begin future long-haul service to Europe.

Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao said, “Modern Airbus aircraft, with the latest levels of efficiency and lower fuel consumption, have accompanied Vietjet’s growth and will continue to support our global flight network expansion. Vietjet remains dedicated to delivering greater connectivity and sustainable air travel for millions of passengers and around the world.”

Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Sales Commercial Aircraft at Airbus said, “Vietjet has established itself as one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, bringing low fares with warm Vietnamese hospitality. We are proud that the carrier has selected the A330neo as its widebody aircraft of choice to build on its success, and we look forward to continuing our partnership as Vietjet expands its reach.”

This new order doubles the firm orders for the A330neo to 40 aircraft. The airline also has an order in place for 96 A320neo Family single aisle aircraft. Vietjet currently operates an all-Airbus fleet of 115 A320s and seven A330-300 aircraft.

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