Vietnam's budget carrier Vietjet ends operations of Chinese-made COMAC aircraft, sources say
Vietjet Air to Phase Out Chinese-Made COMAC Aircraft by 2025
Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet Air has announced plans to cease operations of its Chinese-made COMAC ARJ21 aircraft by the end of 2025. The airline has been operating a small fleet of these aircraft, marking a notable instance of a foreign airline utilizing China’s domestically produced commercial jet.
The decision by Vietjet Air signifies a shift in its fleet strategy. While the article does not specify the exact number of COMAC aircraft in Vietjet’s current fleet, it indicates that the airline will be phasing them out as their leases conclude. This move comes as Vietjet continues to expand its operations and refresh its aircraft fleet.
The COMAC ARJ21 is China’s first turbofan regional jet and has been a focus of China’s ambition to develop its own aviation manufacturing industry. For Vietjet, the introduction of these aircraft was part of a broader diversification of its fleet. However, the decision to move away from them suggests a recalibration of its operational needs and potentially a preference for other aircraft types.
Further details regarding the reasons for this phase-out, such as operational performance, maintenance, or commercial considerations, are not provided in the article. The focus remains on the timeline for the removal of the COMAC aircraft from Vietjet’s operations, which is slated for the close of 2025.
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