Vietjet orders 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft, marking a new milestone in Vietnam-UK cooperation

VTV.vn - The signing ceremony took place during General Secretary To Lam's historic visit to the UK, marking a turning point when the two countries upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The signing ceremony took place within the framework of General Secretary To Lam 's official visit to the UK – a historic event when the two countries upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening a period of extensive cooperation in the fields of aviation, technology and investment.

Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao shared: "This is not only a commercial contract, but also a symbol of trust, aspiration and shared vision for sustainable development and global connection."

Mr. Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus Commercial, said: "We are proud to accompany Vietjet - a symbol of the new vitality and stature of Vietnam."

Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong (center, right) and Airbus Commercial CEO Christian Scherer signed a contract to purchase 100 A321neo aircraft at the UK Foreign Office, witnessed by British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew (2nd, left), Special Envoy of the UK Prime Minister Matt Western (2nd, right).

The order will create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the UK and Europe, while helping Vietjet modernize its fleet, reduce emissions, and expand its international flight network, towards its global Net Zero goal.

Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao presents a souvenir to British Prime Minister's Special Envoy Matt Western

Following a formal signing ceremony at the UK Foreign Office, Vietjet and Airbus officially awarded the contract for 100 A321neo aircraft in the presence of General Secretary To Lam, Vietnamese leaders and Mr. Matt Western, Special Envoy of the UK Prime Minister, at the Vietnam - UK Economic Summit.

General Secretary To Lam (center) witnessed Vietjet awarding aircraft purchase contracts with Airbus at the Vietnam - UK High-Level Economic Conference

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