Vietjetair News
VietJet places $11.3bn order for 100 737 MAX aircraft with Boeing
Vietjet and Boeing have finalised an order for 100 737 MAX 200 aircraft, the largest ever commercial aircraft purchase in Vietnam’s aviation history. Tran Dai Quang, president of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and US president Barack Obama witnessed the historic agreement, which has been valued at approximately US$11.3 billion.
Vietjet signs $3bn engine deal with Pratt & Whitney
Vietjet has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to provide PurePower Geared Turbofan engines for the airlines order of 63 Airbus A320neo and A321 aircraft. “We are very pleased to choose the PurePower Geared Turbofan engine for our Airbus A320neo and A321neo fleet,” said Madam Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, president, Vietjet.
Vietjet signs tech support deal with SR Technics in Singapore
Vietjet has signed an agreement with SR Technics, one of the world’s leading providers of technical solutions to airlines, for component and maintenance services for Vietjet’s A320 and A321 fleet. The deal will begin in March 2016.
Vietjet to launch three domestic routes in January
Vietjet recently launched three new domestic routes across Vietnam connecting Pleiku with Hai Phong and Vinh, and Ho Chi Minh City with Tuy Hoa. The Pleiku-Hai Phong debut flight is scheduled for the January 15th, 2016. Vietjet will operate four flights each week; every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Vietjet signs partnership with Aviation New Zealand
Vietjet has signed a memorandum of understanding in Hanoi with Aviation New Zealand. Nguyen Duc Tam, vice president of Vietjet and John Nicholson, chief executive of Aviation New Zealand signed the landmark deal in the presence of dignitaries from the two countries.
Vietjet places 30 aircraft order with Airbus
Vietnamese carrier Vietjet has placed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 30 more A321s – totalling nine A321ceo and 21 A321neo. The order was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Vietjet president and chief executive, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, and John Leahy, Airbus chief operating officer, customers.
Vietjet launches new route to Yangon, Myanmar
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has officially launched the operation of its international flight route from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Yangon, Myanmar. The route will initially operate five round trips per week with a flight duration of two hours 15 minutes per section. Vietjet currently operates two daily flights from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietjet launches new route from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul
Vietjet has announced the launch of a new route linking Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and the capital city of South Korea, Seoul. With a frequency of seven return flights per week, the inaugural flight, which will take off on November 7th, will depart Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 00.15 and arrive at Incheon International Airport at 07.25.
Vietjet launches new flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Taipei
Vietjet has announced that it will increase the frequency of its service between Ho Chi Minh City and Taipei. The new flights will take off on June 18th 2015. From five return flights a week, the airline will now increase it to operate on a daily basis to meet flourishing demand from business and leisure travellers on this route.
VietJetAir fined over impromptu onboard beauty pageant
Budget carrier VietJetAir has been fined by officials in Vietnam after hosting a bikini-clad beauty pageant onboard without the necessary authorisation. State media reports the airline was fined 20 million dong (£611) for the Hawaiian-themed dance.