Paris Air ShowVietjet signs MoU for up to 150 A321neos
Another highly anticipated order, the agreement between Airbus and Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, was announced on Tuesday at the Paris Air Show.
However, the carrier has so far only signed a MoU for 100 A321neos with an option to add 50 more aircraft in the future.
Therefore, a contract that turns the purchase intent into a firm order will need to be signed in the coming months.
“This new agreement marks a significant milestone in our strategic partnership with Airbus,” said Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao. “These modern and efficient aircraft have been instrumental in Vietjet’s growth, helping us make air travel more accessible and affordable for millions, while strengthening our role as a connector for economic development, cultural exchange and global connectivity.”
“Our latest agreement comes just weeks after the airline placed an additional order for A330neo widebody aircraft,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry. “Together the A321neo and A330neo will be perfect partners for Vietjet to continue to spread its wings, efficiently matching capacity more closely to demand across its network.”
Major Airbus customer
Founded in 2007 and operating since 2011, Vietjet has a fleet of 96 Airbus aircraft, with emphasis on the A320 family, with 89 jets, 36 of which are A321neo.
There are also seven A330-300s that will be replaced by A330-900 models, of which Vietjet has signed two orders totaling 40 aircraft.
The airline, however, flies two C909 regional jets from COMAC under a wet lease, opening a possible window to acquire Chinese aircraft in the future.
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