Vietnam’s budget carrier Vietjet orders 20 A330neo widebodies

The agreement was signed in Hanoi by Vietjet chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Wouter van Wersch, president of Airbus International, under the witness of Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron, during the latter's official visit to Vietnam.

This long-term order will support Vietjet’s ongoing international flight network expansion, enabling the airline to increase flights on high capacity routes across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as to introduce future long haul services to Europe.

Vietjet chairwoman Thao said these modern Airbus aircraft, with the latest levels of efficiency and lower fuel consumption, have accompanied Vietjet’s growth and will continue to support Vietjet’s global flight network expansion.

Vietjet’s long-term investment in a modern, environmentally responsible fleet reflects its commitment to strengthening economic and technological ties between Vietnam and France. Vietjet remains dedicated to delivering greater connectivity and sustainable air travel for millions of passengers in Vietnam and around the world.

Wouter van Wersch, president of Airbus International, said “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.”

The new contract with Airbus doubles Vietjet’s orders for the A330neo to 40 aircraft. In addition, the carrier has 96 A320neo Family single aisle aircraft on order.

Vietjet currently operates an all-Airbus fleet of 115 aircraft, comprising 108 single aisle A320 Family aircraft and seven A330-300s.

Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 is capable of flying 13,300 km non-stop. The A330neo features the award-winning Airspace cabin, which offers passengers a unique experience, high level of comfort, ambience, and design. This includes more individual space, enlarged overhead bins, a new lighting system and access to the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.

At the end of April 2025, the A330 had won over 1,800 orders from more than 130 customers worldwide. As with all in-production aircraft, the A330neo is able to operate with up to 50 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with a target to increase to up to 100 percent SAF capability by 2030.

Vietjet currently operates international services to Australia, India, and Kazakhstan with its A330 wide-body aircraft.

The A330 fleet will continue to play a key role as Vietjet expands to more distant destinations, meeting the evolving travel needs of passengers at home and around the world.