Vietjet launches Vietjet Qazaqstan airline

(Chinhphu.vn) - Vietjet and Qazaq Air announced a strategic cooperation, preparing to launch the airline "Vietjet Qazaqstan" at the Kazakhstan - Vietnam Business Forum. The event took place solemnly with the participation of General Secretary To Lam within the framework of the State visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong and Qazaq Air CEO Adilbek Umraliyev signed a cooperation agreement in the presence of General Secretary To Lam, Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister Yermek Kosherbayev and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

At the event, the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance granted an Overseas Investment Certificate to Aviation Holdings, a member of Vietjet, to purchase a strategic stake in Qazaq Air. This is part of Vietjet’s international expansion strategy, contributing to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and Kazakhstan in aviation, economic and cultural cooperation in general, and opening a new chapter for the Central Asian aviation industry.

Under the cooperation agreement, the two sides will jointly develop and operate Vietjet Qazaqstan, formerly known as Qazaq Air.

Vietjet Qazaqstan is a new-generation low-cost airline, expected to become a strategic aviation bridge between Kazakhstan and Vietnam, Southeast Asia and international aviation hubs. The airline will serve the increasing travel needs of the people of Kazakhstan, thereby promoting tourism, trade, and logistics across Asia, while contributing to local socio -economic development with thousands of high-quality jobs.

Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong, Qazaq Air Chairman Andrew Cowen and Ms. Aysem Sargin, Boeing Managing Director for Turkey and Central Asia, signed a Framework Agreement on Technical Support for the Future Boeing 737 Fleet

Also at the event, Vietjet Qazaqstan and Boeing Corporation signed a Framework Agreement on technical support for Vietjet Qazaqstan's Boeing 737 fleet. Specifically, Boeing will provide comprehensive support from providing technical software, spare parts, pilot and engineer training, to aircraft maintenance and upgrades to ensure the fleet operates efficiently and safely.

Vietjet Qazaqstan is expected to operate at least 20 Boeing 737 aircraft, strongly expanding its domestic and international flight network. The airline will apply a modern operating model, digital management and advanced personnel training system with technical and operational support from Vietjet.

With its experience in modern aviation operations, advanced technology and global partnership network, Vietjet invests in Kazakhstan as a pioneering Vietnamese corporation in promoting multilateral cooperation, technology transfer, supporting human resource training, modernizing infrastructure and enhancing the competitiveness of the regional aviation industry. This cooperation model not only brings economic efficiency but also serves national interests, enhances regional connectivity and contributes to common prosperity.

Vietjet Qazaqstan is a new generation low-cost airline, expected to become a strategic aviation bridge between Kazakhstan with Vietnam, Southeast Asia and international aviation centers.

Previously, Vietjet Thailand has become one of the leading low-cost airlines in Thailand after a period of effective operation.

Always putting national mission and community responsibility first, Vietjet is known as the national airline. Every step of development, every new market that Vietjet participates in is aimed at promoting connectivity, supporting socio-economic development, and creating long-term sustainable values ​​for the people, the country and the region. That is what makes the stature of a pioneering airline - representing the image of a dynamic, integrated and responsible Vietnam in the international arena.

Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/vietjet-ra-mat-hang-hang-khong-vietjet-qazaqstan-102250506144439594.htm