Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet has confirmed a major agreement with Airbus to buy 40 A330-900 aircraft, doubling its earlier order of 20 planes. The deal was signed in Hanoi during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Vietnam. Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Airbus International President Wouter van Wersch signed the agreement in the presence of both President Macron and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, reported Travel and Tour World.
This new order is part of Vietjet’s long-term plan to grow its international flights. The new wide-body aircraft will allow the airline to increase the number of flights on busy routes across Asia and begin new long-distance routes, including to Europe.
Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao said that Vietjet will continue to grow with support from modern Airbus aircraft, which help the airline save fuel and operate more efficiently. She added that the airline is committed to offering more travel options and environmentally friendly services to people around the world.
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry from Airbus said Vietjet is one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines and that Airbus is proud to support the airline’s future growth.
Vietjet currently operates 115 narrow-body aircraft from the Airbus A320 series and seven A330-300 aircraft. With the addition of the 40 new A330-900 planes, the airline is preparing to increase both short and long-distance services. The airline already flies to countries like Australia, India, and Kazakhstan using its existing A330s. These routes are important for business and tourism, and Vietjet plans to use the new aircraft to serve even more destinations.
The A330-900 aircraft can fly up to about 13,300 kilometers without stopping. They are designed to use less fuel and produce fewer emissions. The inside of the aircraft also offers more space, better lighting to reduce jet lag, and modern entertainment and internet access, helping passengers enjoy long trips more comfortably. Vietjet’s business class on these planes includes more comfortable seating and improved service.
The aircraft can also fly using up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which helps reduce the environmental impact of air travel. Airbus hopes to make all of its aircraft capable of using 100% SAF by 2030. Vietjet’s order supports this goal and reflects the airline’s plan to grow while being more environmentally responsible.
Airbus has received more than 1,800 orders for its A330 aircraft from over 130 airlines worldwide. For Vietjet, the new order is a clear sign of its ambition to move beyond the regional market and become a major international airline. With global air travel growing again, Vietjet is getting ready to meet demand with new aircraft and more flight options—while keeping ticket prices affordable.
