Low-cost Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of 20 Airbus A330neo airliners as it looks to expand its operation to longer haul flights.
When finalised, the A330neo, whose wings and engines are made in the UK, will be the first new wide-body order for Vietjet’s fleet which operates used A330-300s currently.
Vietjet is looking to expand its already growing long-range network but he A330 is versatile enough to be used to increase capacity on high-density short-haul routes.
Vietjet Chief Executive Officer Dinh Viet Phuong said, “The new A330neo aircraft is a strategic addition to comprehensively modernise Vietjet’s fleet, enhancing operational capabilities to support our global flight network expansion plan.
“Its fuel-efficient new-generation design aligns with our sustainable development strategy and ESG goals, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. With the…
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