Vietjet Places New Order for 20 Airbus A330-900s
- Joe Breitfeller
- 2 days ago
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Airbus has today announced that Vietjet has placed a new order for 20 Airbus A330-900s. The aircraft will allow the carrier to increase capacity across the Asia-Pacific region, and introduce new long-haul services to Europe.
On Monday (May 26, 2025), Airbus announced that Vietjet has placed a new order for 20 Airbus A330-900s. The agreement was signed in Hanoi by Vietjet’s Chairwoman, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, and Airbus International’s President, Wouter van Wersch, in the presence of French President, Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese President, Luong Cuong. This order will support Vietjet’s ongoing international network expansion, allowing the carrier to increase capacity across the Asia Pacific region, and also to introduce new future long-haul services to Europe.
In Monday’s announcement, VietJet’s Chairwoman, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, said,
“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. Vietjet remains dedicated to delivering greater connectivity and sustainable air travel for millions of passengers and around the world.”
Also commenting on the new A330neo order, Airbus’ EVP Sales – Commercial Aircraft, Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, added,
“Vietjet has established itself as one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, bringing low fares with warm Vietnamese hospitality. 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.”
VietJet’s new contract doubles their firm orders for the A330neo to 40 aircraft. Additionally, the carrier has 96 Airbus A320neo Family jets on order. Currently, Vietjet operates an all-airbus fleet including 115 A320 Family aircraft and seven A330-300s. The airline operates international services to Australia, India and Kazakhstan with their widebody A330-300 aircraft, which also feature a Business Class cabin.
Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 has a range of up to 7,200 nautical miles (13,300 km). The aircraft features the award-winning Airspace cabin, offering customers a high level of comfort, ambience and design, with more individual space, larger overhead bins, a new lighting system, and access to the latest IFE and connectivity systems.
As of April 30, 2025, the Airbus A330 Family had won over 1,800 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide. As with all in-production Airbus aircraft, the A330neo can currently operate with up to 50 percent SAF, with the target to be 100 percent SAF capable by 2030.
Source: Airbus
