Singapore (VNA) – Vietjet Air has signed a memorandum of understanding
(MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of 20 A330-900 wide-bodies, the leading aircraft
manufacturer of Europe announced on February 22.
When finalised, this will be Vietjet’s
first-ever wide-body order. The aircraft will be operated on the carrier’s
growing long range network, as well as on high capacity regional services. They
will replace the carrier’s current fleet of leased A330-300s, as well as
provide for network expansion.
“We are excited to work with Vietjet on the
next phase of the carrier’s expansion,” said Christian Scherer, CEO of the
Commercial Aircraft business of Airbus. “The A330neo will enable the airline to
achieve the lowest possible operating costs per seat and to continue to offer its
customers the best possible value wherever they fly. It will also be…