Vietjet Places Order for Twenty A330neo Widebody Aircraft

In a significant move that marks a new era in aviation, Vietjet Air has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to acquire 20 A330-900 widebodies. This landmark deal, once finalised, will be Vietjet’s inaugural widebody order, signalling the airline’s ambitious expansion plans.

The new aircraft will be deployed on Vietjet’s burgeoning long-range network and on high-capacity regional services. They are set to replace the carrier’s existing fleet of leased A330-300s while facilitating network expansion.

Vietjet’s Chief Executive Officer, Dinh Viet Phuong, expressed his enthusiasm about strategically adding the A330neo aircraft to their fleet. He said, “Its fuel-efficient new-generation design aligns with our sustainable development strategy and ESG goals, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. With the introduction of the A330neo, passengers can look forward to longer-range, well-equipped flights with excellent services at more competitive fares.”

Christian Scherer, CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business of Airbus, shared the excitement, stating, “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 the perfect complement to the A321XLRs already on order with the airline as it spreads its wings to more far-flung destinations.”

The A330neo is renowned for its award-winning Airspace cabin, which offers passengers a unique experience with high comfort, ambience, and design. This includes more individual space, enlarged overhead bins, a new lighting system, and access to the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.

Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 can fly 7,200 nm / 13,300 km non-stop. As of the end of January 2024, the A330 Family had accumulated 1,771 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide, further attesting to its popularity and performance.

This strategic partnership between Vietjet and Airbus underscores a shared vision for aviation’s future, prioritising sustainability, passenger comfort, and operational efficiency. The sky is truly the limit as Vietjet prepares to soar to new heights with the A330neo.