Vietjet has ordered 20 Airbus A330-900 widebody aircraft to support its growth over the next ten years.
The deal was signed in Hanoi by Vietjet chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Airbus International president Wouter van Wersch, and witnessed by Vietnamese president Luong Cuong and French president Emmanuel Macron during Macron’s visit to Vietnam.
The new planes will help Vietjet expand its international flights, adding more services across the Asia-Pacific region and starting longhaul routes to Europe.
This order doubles Vietjet’s firm A330neo aircraft to 40. The airline also has 96 A320neo single-aisle planes on order. Vietjet currently operates a fleet of 115 Airbus aircraft, including 108 A320 Family planes and seven A330-300s.
The A330-900 is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines and can fly 7,200 nautical miles (13,300km) without stopping. It features the Airspace cabin, which offers more space, bigger overhead bins, improved lighting, and the latest entertainment and connectivity.
By April 2025, the A330 Family had over 1,800 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide. The A330neo can use up to 50 per cent sustainable aviation fuel, with plans to reach 100 per cent by 2030.
Phuong Thao commented: “These modern Airbus aircraft, with the latest levels of efficiency and lower fuel consumption, have accompanied Vietjet’s growth and will continue to support Vietjet’s global flight network expansion.”
“We are proud that Vietjet 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,” added van Wersch.
