Vietjet has placed a new order with Airbus for a further 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft to support its expansion.
Vietjet Airbus A330-900neo – Rendering, Airbus
The new contract with Vietjet doubles its firm orders for the A330neo to 40 aircraft.
The agreement was signed in Hanoi by Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Wouter van Wersch, President Airbus International. The documents were exchanged in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, during an official visit to the country by the French Head of State.
This long-term order will support Vietjet’s ongoing international network expansion, enabling the airline to increase flights on high capacity routes across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as to introduce new future long haul services to Europe.
In addition, the carrier has 96 A320neo Family single aisle aircraft on order. Vietjet currently operates an all-Airbus fleet comprising 115 single aisle A320 Family aircraft and seven A330-300s.
Vietjet currently operates international services to Australia, India and Kazakhstan with its A330-300s, offering a two-class service with Business and Economy Class. The A330 fleet will continue to play a key role as Vietjet expands to more distant destinations.
In Quotes
Vietjet Chairwoman 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, EVP 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.”
Expansion afoot.
With Vietjet Air working on both its Thai and its Widebody operations, it seems that outward expansion from its traditional routes is in the offing for the airline, connecting both its diaspora and visitors to Vietnam with a low-cost offering.
With Bamboo Airways retreating and rebranding itself as a leisure carrier, VietJet Air will be taking on the national carrier, Vietnam Airlines.
With the A330-900neos planned to replace the existing fleet of seven Airbus A330-300s, they’re going to have to find a lot a new routes for these aircraft to keep busy.
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