Low-cost carrier VietJet Air has signed an agreement with Airbus for 100 A321neos, with options for up to 50 more.
The two companies made the announcement Tuesday at the Paris Air Show. The deal is one of the largest orders of the event so far.
“Today’s agreement with Airbus is more than a commercial contract,” said VietJet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao. “It is a significant milestone that marks the beginning of VietJet’s new journey: a journey of global expansion, new growth drivers, enhanced connectivity, and the development of a sustainable aviation ecosystem powered by ambition and transformation.”
Just last month, the airline upped its order of A330neo widebody aircraft by 20, bringing its total order of A330s to 40. VietJet officials said those airplanes will help strengthen the carrier’s presence in the Asia/Pacific market while supporting future long-haul flights to and from Europe.
VietJet currently operates a fleet of over 120 aircraft, mostly made by Airbus, and has placed orders for over 400 more with both Airbus and Boeing. It serves destinations in East and Southeast Asia, as well as India and Australia.
