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, the UK Prime Minister's Special Envoy to the Vietnam-UK High-Level Economic Conference.

The event is part of General Secretary To Lam 's visit to the United Kingdom, a historic milestone marking the upgrading of relations between the two countries to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening up a phase of extensive cooperation in the fields of aviation, technology, and investment.

Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong (center, right) and Ewen McDonald, Chief Commercial Officer of Rolls-Royce Group (center, left), sign a $3.8 billion Trent 7000 engine and engine services contract at the UK Foreign Office.

Vietjet Chairwoman, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, shared: "Each aircraft not only carries passengers, but also the dreams, knowledge, and pride of a nation. Rolls-Royce has partnered with Vietjet, helping us turn people's dreams of flying into reality, providing passengers with safe, comfortable, and happy journeys."

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

General Secretary To Lam (center) witnesses Vietjet signing a contract with Rolls-Royce at the Vietnam-UK High-Level Economic Conference.

Mr. Ewen McDonald, Chief Commercial Officer of Rolls-Royce Group, said: "I am delighted to witness and be a part of Vietjet's growth. The agreement signed today will open up great opportunities for Vietjet to further expand its network, providing affordable, comfortable, and enriching travel experiences for passengers around the world. Vietjet is currently one of Rolls-Royce's largest customers, and we are proud to accompany Vietjet on its impressive journey of development."

These advanced Trent 7000 engines will be installed on a fleet of 40 A330neo aircraft, ready for direct flights to Europe in the near future. In addition to the engine purchase contract, Vietjet continues to choose comprehensive maintenance services, optimizing operational efficiency and extending the engines' service life.

This order helps Vietjet improve operational efficiency, reduce emissions, provide safe, convenient, and modern services for passengers, while also creating more jobs for people in the United Kingdom, promoting innovation in aviation technology, and strengthening economic and investment relations between Vietnam, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

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