Vietjet signed a contract to purchase 100 A321neo aircraft with Airbus, expanding aviation cooperation and strengthening Vietnam-UK relations.

VTV.vn - Vietjet signed a contract to purchase 100 A321neo aircraft and 50 additional purchase rights with Airbus in the UK, marking a new development in Vietnam-UK aviation cooperation.

At the UK Foreign Office, witnessed by the British Prime Minister's Special Envoy, Sir Matt Western, and senior leaders of both sides, Vietjet Air and Airbus Group officially signed a contract to purchase 100 A321neo aircraft, along with 50 additional purchase rights.

The event took place as the two countries upgraded their diplomatic relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening a new chapter for cooperation in key areas such as aviation, technology, investment and sustainable development.

Symbol of strategic cooperation and global aspirations

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Matt Western, Special Envoy of the UK Prime Minister , affirmed: "The success of today's contract demonstrates the values ​​that both parties share - innovation, resilience and mutual respect. This event opens the door for further cooperation between the UK and Vietnam in the coming years, while creating more jobs in North Wales, Derby and across the UK's aviation supply chain. This is a vivid demonstration of the mutual benefits that grow together."

Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong (center, right) and Airbus Commercial CEO Christian Scherer (center, left) signed a contract to purchase 100 A321neo aircraft at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Mr. Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Aircraft Officer, said: "We are proud and have deep respect for Vietjet – an airline full of ambition, pioneering spirit and impressive professionalism. Today's contract for 100 A321neo aircraft not only demonstrates Vietjet's strong development vision, but also symbolizes the growth of a dynamic country that we are honored to accompany."

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 British Prime Minister, at the Vietnam - UK Economic Summit.

Affirming Vietnam's role in the global aviation value chain

The order for 100 A321neo aircraft is one of the largest commercial contracts in the history of cooperation between Vietnam and Europe, contributing to promoting bilateral trade and creating more high-quality jobs in the UK and Europe.

This contract continues the strategic cooperation between Vietjet and Airbus, bringing the total number of aircraft that Vietjet has ordered to 376 of all types.

Mr. Matt Western, special envoy of the British Prime Minister, spoke at the signing ceremony.

Vietjet is currently the fastest growing airline in Asia, pioneering in fleet modernization, green technology and innovative services. The airline is operating more than 150 domestic and international routes with a young, fuel-efficient fleet that meets the region's leading safety standards.

As for Airbus, with the participation of the UK, France, Germany and Spain, this group is the world's leading aerospace enterprise, a pioneer in developing sustainable and next-generation aviation technology solutions, and has been a strategic partner of Vietjet for over a decade.

Strategic significance for aviation, economics and diplomacy

For the UK, the contract brings clear economic benefits through the production and assembly of A321neo components, wings and engines in the UK – driving investment, creating thousands of jobs and strengthening the UK’s position in the global aviation value chain.

Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao presents a souvenir to Mr. Matt Western, Special Envoy of the British Prime Minister

For Vietnam, this contract represents a vision of deep integration, turning Vietnam into a dynamic aviation hub of the region, while supporting the strategy of developing a green and high-tech economy.

Choosing the A321neo – a fuel-efficient aircraft that reduces CO₂ emissions and is compatible with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – also demonstrates Vietjet’s commitment to green growth and the Net Zero target.

Vietnam-UK cooperation step forward for a sustainable future

With the contract for 100 A321neo aircraft, Vietjet and Airbus not only expand their fleet size but also promote technology transfer, develop supply chains, train human resources and expand the global flight network.

This cooperation affirms that aviation continues to be an important bridge between trade, investment and innovation, contributing to realizing the shared vision of Vietnam and the UK in a new stage of development – ​​greener, more sustainable, and more humane.

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