Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for ten A320ceo aircraft.

The agreement was announced during the Farnborough Air Show and will mark the first direct purchase of aircraft by the airline with Airbus.

Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Jetstar Pacific is a joint venture between Vietnam Airlines (70 per cent) and the Qantas Group.

The airline currently operates a fleet of 12 leased A320 Family aircraft, flying to 28 domestic and regional destinations.

“This agreement marks a milestone in our development,” said Le Hong Ha, chief executive, Jetstar Pacific.

“The new aircraft will allow us to expand our operation on our international network from Vietnam as part of the wider Jetstar Group.

“With low operating costs and a comfortable cabin, the A320 enables us to offer our passengers a quality value-based product in a highly competitive market environment.”

The A320 Family is the world’s best-selling single aisle product line with nearly 12,600 orders since launch and more than 7,100 aircraft delivered to some 320 operators worldwide.

With the widest cabin in the single aisle market, the A320 Family offer unmatched comfort in all classes and Airbus’ 18” wide seats in economy as standard.