Vietjet strikes $7.4 billion deal for 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft

Vietjet and Airbus on Monday signed a contract for the purchase of 20 new-generation wide-body A330neo (A330-900) aircraft, worth a total of $7.4 billion by the manufacturer’s list price.

The contract was signed at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, the UK, representing one of the largest deals at this year's airshow.

The newly ordered aircraft will be deployed for Vietjet's growing long-haul services as well as on routes with high demand in the region, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier said in a statement. They are slated to replace Vietjet's current fleet of A330-300 and support the airline's plan to expand its intercontinental flight network.

The A330neo features an award-winning airspace cabin, a new lighting system, bigger overhead bins, and access to the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.

Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 is capable of flying 7,200 nautical miles, or 13,300 km, non-stop.

With a fleet of over 105 aircraft and constantly growing passenger volume, Vietjet is actively expanding its intercontinental flight network, developing new and modern fleets in collaboration with global strategic partners such as Airbus.