Vietjet buys 20 wide-body A330neo aircraft

Vietjet, Vietnam's largest private airline, has placed a new order with Airbus for 20 A330-900 wide-body aircraft.

According to information in the Government Newspaper , the purchase agreement was signed by Vietjet Chairman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Airbus International Chairman Wouter van Wersch in Hanoi, witnessed by Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron during the visit of the French Head of State to Vietnam.

This long-term order will support Vietjet’s ongoing international expansion plans, allowing the airline to add flights on high-demand routes across the Asia- Pacific region as well as launch new long-haul routes to Europe in the future.

The new contract with Vietjet will double the firm’s order for the A330neo family to 40 aircraft. (Photo: Government Newspaper).

The new contract with Vietjet will double its firm order for the A330neo family to 40 aircraft. The airline also has an order for 96 single-aisle A320neo aircraft. Currently, Vietjet operates an all-Airbus fleet of 115 aircraft, including 108 A320 family aircraft and 7 A330-300 aircraft.

Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 widebody aircraft is capable of flying up to 13,300 km non-stop. The A330neo features the award-winning Airspace cabin, offering passengers a unique flying experience with enhanced comfort, space and design, with larger personal areas, expanded overhead bins, new lighting and the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.

As of the end of April, the A330 Family had more than 1,800 confirmed orders from more than 130 customers worldwide. Like all aircraft in production, the A330neo can operate on a blend of up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with a target of increasing to 100% SAF capability by 2030.

Vietjet currently operates international flights to Australia, India, and Kazakhstan using wide-body A330 aircraft.

Chau Anh

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