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Airbus strikes deal for up to 150 planes with VietJet

  • On June 17, 2025, at the Paris Air Show, Airbus and Vietnamese carrier VietJet signed an agreement for the purchase of 100 A321neo aircraft, with an option to acquire an additional 50 planes.
  • The agreement aligns with VietJet's ongoing expansion plans as an international airline company and follows shortly after the carrier placed an order for 20 Airbus A330neo wide-body aircraft.
  • VietJet operates more than 100 Airbus aircraft, and Airbus currently supplies 86% of planes operated by Vietnamese airlines, making it the main planemaker for the country.
  • Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, VietJet’s Chairwoman, highlighted that the advanced and efficient airplanes have played a key role in the airline’s expansion, describing the agreement as a pivotal moment that enhances air connectivity.
  • The deal, valued at an estimated US$9.4 billion, will begin deliveries from 2030 and supports VietJet's fleet modernization and network expansion amid competitive pressures in Southeast Asia.
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Channel News Asia broke the news in Singapore on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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