HANOI — May 27, 2025 — Vietnam’s leading low-cost airline Vietjet has inked a landmark agreement with Airbus for the purchase of 20 new-generation A330-900 aircraft, doubling its widebody orders with the European aircraft manufacturer. The deal was signed in Hanoi under the witness of Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron during his official visit to Vietnam.
The agreement marks a significant milestone in Vietjet’s decade-long strategy to expand its international network, particularly across the Asia-Pacific region and into Europe. The contract was formalized by Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Wouter van Wersch, President of Airbus International.
“These modern Airbus aircraft, with greater efficiency and reduced fuel consumption, will be instrumental in powering our long-term growth and expanding Vietjet’s global flight network,” said Thao. “This investment also symbolizes Vietjet’s commitment to sustainable aviation and to strengthening economic and technological ties between Vietnam and France.”
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The A330-900, part of the Airbus A330neo family, is equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines and can fly up to 13,300 kilometers non-stop. Its Airspace cabin design delivers enhanced comfort with more space, improved lighting, and advanced in-flight entertainment systems. The aircraft is certified to operate with up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with Airbus targeting 100% SAF capability by 2030.
Vietjet currently operates 115 all-Airbus aircraft, including 108 A320 Family single-aisle jets and seven A330-300 widebodies. With this new order, the airline’s A330neo fleet will grow to 40 aircraft, complementing its existing order of 96 A320neo Family aircraft.
Wouter van Wersch praised Vietjet’s rapid growth and its role in redefining low-cost air travel. “Vietjet has become one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines by offering affordable fares and warm Vietnamese hospitality. We’re proud they’ve chosen the A330neo to further their success.”
The carrier has already deployed A330 widebodies on routes to Australia, India, and Kazakhstan. The new aircraft will enhance Vietjet’s ability to meet growing passenger demand on long-haul routes and reinforce its position as a key player in the global aviation landscape.
This deal not only underscores Vietjet’s ambitions but also reinforces France and Vietnam’s deepening partnership in aviation and trade amid shifting global economic dynamics.
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Source: Vietnam Insider