Vietjet signed a $3.8 billion contract with Rolls-Royce to supply Trent 7000 engines during General Secretary To Lam's visit to the UK.

VTV.vn - On October 30 in London, UK, Vietjet and Rolls-Royce signed a contract for 92 Trent 7000 engines, including comprehensive maintenance services worth 3.8 billion USD.

The official signing ceremony took place in the presence of General Secretary To Lam, Vietnamese leaders and Mr. Matt Western, Special Envoy of the British Prime Minister at the Vietnam - UK High-Level Economic Summit.

The event is part of General Secretary To Lam 's visit to the UK, a historic milestone marking the upgrade of the two countries' relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening a period of extensive cooperation in the fields of aviation, technology and investment.

Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong (center, right) and Mr. Ewen McDonald, Chief Commercial Officer of Rolls-Royce Group (center, left) signed the Trent 7000 engine and engine service contract worth 3.8 billion USD at the UK Foreign Office.

Vietjet Chairwoman, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, shared: "Each aircraft not only carries passengers, but also carries the dreams, knowledge and pride of a nation. Rolls-Royce has accompanied Vietjet, helping us make people's dreams of flying come true, bringing passengers safe, comfortable and happy journeys.

Together, we connect not only cities and countries, but also people, cultures and futures, becoming a bridge of growth, cooperation and prosperity between economies – for a more peaceful and better world.

General Secretary To Lam (center) witnessed Vietjet awarding a contract to Rolls-Royce at the Vietnam - UK High-Level Economic Summit.

Mr. Ewen McDonald, Chief Commercial Officer, Rolls-Royce Group, said: "I am delighted to witness and accompany the growth of Vietjet. The agreement signed today will open up great opportunities for Vietjet to continue expanding its flight network, bringing economical, convenient and rich travel experiences to passengers around the world. Vietjet is currently one of Rolls-Royce's largest customers, we are proud to accompany Vietjet on its impressive development journey."

These advanced Trent 7000 engines will be installed on the fleet of 40 A330neo aircraft, ready to fly directly to Europe in the near future. In addition to the engine purchase contract, Vietjet continues to choose a comprehensive maintenance service, helping to optimize operational efficiency and extend the engine's operating life.

The order helps Vietjet improve operational efficiency, reduce emissions, provide safe, comfortable and modern services to passengers, while creating more jobs for UK people, promoting innovation in aviation technology, and strengthening economic and investment relations between Vietnam, the UK and Europe.

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