agreement on the delivery timeline for 119 aircraft of the airline’s existing
backlog and cooperation for the development of Vietjet’s wide-body fleet
together with other supporting terms for the airline post COVID-19 period.
Both
sides have agreed on further support and training for the airline’s technicians
and engineers while accelerating Vietjet’s Training Academy development for
simulators, safety management programmes, and flight management training.
The
agreement was announced during the official visit to France by Prime
Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam.
Vietjet
will take delivery and operate up to three leased A330 aircraft in November as
part of the airline’s wide-body fleet development plan under its LCC model
operation, the airline said in a statement.
“We
are pleased to reach this agreement with Vietjet,” said Christian Scherer,
Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International.
“It’s
another example of how we have worked together with our customers to find
solutions to adapt to the impact of the pandemic. With its modern and efficient
Airbus fleet Vietjet will be well equipped to benefit from the rebound in air
travel in Asia, where we see strong pent-up demand,” he said.
“Our
cooperation today again acknowledges both parties’ long-term and sustainable
relationship, which is now elevated to a strategic and comprehensive
partnership. I believe that the add-on of the A330s will surely enhance our
fleet’s technical reliability, operational efficiency and flight range…