The signing ceremony held on Monday brought together Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron, marking a significant milestone during the latter’s state visit to Vietnam. This pact paves the way for Vietjet to expand its international route network across the Asia-Pacific region, ramping up operations on high-demand routes while laying the groundwork for future long-haul services to Europe.
Vietjet Chairwoman and CEO Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao emphasized that the modern Airbus aircraft, known for their advanced performance and fuel efficiency, play a crucial role in Vietjet’s growth journey. She reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to a long-term investment in a contemporary fleet, aiming to enhance economic and technological ties between Vietnam and France.
President Wouter van Wersch of Airbus International proudly announced Vietjet’s rise as one of the globe’s fastest-growing airlines. The latest agreement sees Vietjet doubling its confirmed orders for the A330neo family to a staggering 40 aircraft. In addition, the airline already has an order for 96 single-aisle aircraft from the A320neo family, and currently operates an all-Airbus fleet of 115 planes, including 108 from the A320 family and seven A330-300s.
The A330-900, boasting the state-of-the-art Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, poses an impressive maximum range of 13,300 kilometers. With Airbus’s award-winning Airspace cabin design, passengers can expect an elevated flying experience characterized by increased comfort, ample space, and exquisite design features such as larger personal areas, expanded overhead storage, advanced lighting, and top-tier in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.
As of April 2025, the A330 family has secured over 1,800 confirmed orders from more than 130 customers globally. Like all Airbus aircraft, the A330neo is capable of operating on blends of up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with ambitions of achieving 100% SAF capability by 2030, taking sustainability to new heights.
Vietjet’s A330 fleet is currently deployed on international routes to Australia, India, and Kazakhstan, offering premium travel options, especially in business class. This significant expansion will empower the airline to reach new destinations and adapt to the evolving travel demands of passengers around the world.
What recent agreement did Vietjet sign during President Macron’s visit?
Vietjet signed a significant contract to double its confirmed orders of the A330neo family to 40 aircraft, enhancing its fleet’s capabilities.
How does the A330-900 enhance passenger experience?
The A330-900 features the award-winning Airspace cabin, providing an improved flying experience with greater comfort, personal space, and advanced entertainment options.
What is Vietjet’s commitment towards sustainability?
Vietjet aims to utilize sustainable aviation fuel, planning to achieve 100% capability by 2030, while currently accommodating blends of up to 50% SAF in their operations.
