General Secretary To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation recently witnessed the signing and exchange of cooperation agreements between Vietnam and the United States.
Vietnam Airlines and Boeing Corporation signed a contract to purchase 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. On the sidelines of the signing ceremony, the airline's leaders also worked with Boeing on plans to invest in 30 wide-body aircraft in the near future, with an estimated total value of over $12 billion (based on published prices), to support its strategy of developing an international flight network.
Vietnam Airlines signed an agreement to purchase 50 Boeing 737-8 narrow-body aircraft worth up to $8.1 billion in Washington (Photo: VNA).
The national airline plans to take delivery of 50 Boeing 737-8s between 2030 and 2032, increasing its fleet to approximately 151 aircraft by 2030, with a priority on developing a narrow-body fleet to increase frequency, flexibility, and optimize operating costs.
Sun Phu Quoc Airways also signed a contract to purchase 40 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing Corporation, with an estimated total value of $22.5 billion.
Sun Phu Quoc Airways signed an aircraft purchase agreement on February 18 (Photo: Sun Phu Quoc Airways).
Mr. Dang Minh Truong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sun Group , said that the choice of the Boeing 787-9 was not only due to its superior operational performance but also because it is the most suitable aircraft to realize the vision of bringing Phu Quoc to the world and bringing the world to Phu Quoc.
This aircraft line also affirms the airline's commitment to sustainable development, as it helps save 20-25% on fuel and reduce emissions. Simultaneously, the modern wide-body fleet will further strengthen the airline's operational capabilities.
Meanwhile, Vietjet signed a contract with Pratt & Whitney (part of RTX Corporation) for the selection, purchase of engines, and maintenance services for 44 A321NEO and A321XLR aircraft using GTF engines, with a total value of approximately $5.4 billion.
Vietjet and Pratt & Whitney signed a contract to supply GTF engines and a comprehensive maintenance service package for 44 Airbus aircraft, worth approximately $5.4 billion (Photo: Vietjet).
According to the agreement, Pratt & Whitney will equip Vietjet with next-generation engines, optimizing operational efficiency, reducing operating costs, and lowering emissions, in line with Vietjet's sustainable development and green transformation strategy.
The airline also signed an aircraft financing agreement with the international institution Griffin Global Asset Management, providing financing for six Boeing 737-8 aircraft, valued at approximately $965 million. The total value of these agreements exceeds $6.3 billion, increasing bilateral trade through technological and financial cooperation, creating jobs, and enhancing the value chain between the two economies.
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/kinh-doanh/3-hang-hang-khong-viet-ky-hop-dong-hang-ty-usd-mua-tau-bay-boeing-20260219133658441.htm
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