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Vietjet orders 20 more A330neo widebodies for future expansion

written by Newsdesk | May 26, 2025

Vietjet has placed a new order with Airbus for 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade.

The agreement was signed in Hanoi by Vietjet chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Wouter van Wersch, president Airbus International.

The documents were exchanged in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong during an official visit to Vietnam by the French head of state.

The long-term order will support Vietjet’s ongoing international network expansion, enabling the airline to increase flights on high-capacity routes across the Asia-Pacific region and introduce new future long-haul services to Europe.

Ms Nguyen said modern Airbus aircraft would continue to support the airline’s global flight network expansion.

“Modern Airbus aircraft, with the latest levels of efficiency and lower fuel consumption, have accompanied Vietjet’s growth and will continue to support our global flight network expansion,” she said.

“Vietjet remains dedicated to delivering greater connectivity and sustainable air travel for millions of passengers and around the world.”

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Airbus executive vice-president sales commercial aircraft Benoît de Saint-Exupéry said Vietjet had established itself as one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world.

“Vietjet has established itself as one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, bringing low fares with warm Vietnamese hospitality,” he said.

“We are proud that the carrier has selected the A330neo as its widebody aircraft of choice to build on its success, and we look forward to continuing our partnership as Vietjet expands its reach.”

The new contract doubles Vietjet’s firm orders for the A330neo to 40 aircraft.

The carrier also has 96 A320neo Family single-aisle aircraft on order.

Vietjet currently operates an all-Airbus fleet comprising 115 single-aisle A320 Family aircraft and seven A330-300s.

The airline currently operates international services to Australia, India and Kazakhstan with its A330-300s, offering passengers enhanced comfort and greater choice, including in business class.

The A330 fleet will continue to play a key role as Vietjet expands to more distant destinations.

Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 is capable of flying 7,200 nautical miles non-stop.

The A330neo features the award-winning Airspace cabin, which offers passengers enhanced individual space, enlarged overhead bins, a new lighting system and access to the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.

At the end of April 2025, the A330 Family had won over 1,800 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide.

The A330neo is able to operate with up to 50 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel, with a target to increase to up to 100 per cent SAF capability by 2030.

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