Major order: Vietjet signs MoU for 100 A321neo with option for 50 more planes
Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet and Airbus have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering a major new order for 100 single-aisle A321neo aircraft, with the potential to add another 50 in the future.
The deal was announced during a signing ceremony between the airline and the European aircraft manufacturer on June 17, 2025, the second day of Paris Air Show 2025.
This marks the largest aircraft order announced at this edition Paris Air Show 2025, which commenced on June 16, 2025.
Vietjet operates a fleet of more than 100 Airbus aircraft and continues to expand its global network and fleet modernisation.
The A321neo is the largest member of Airbus’ A320neo family, offering unparalleled range and performance. By incorporating new generation engines and Sharklets, the A321neo offers a 50% noise reduction and more than 20% fuel savings and CO2 reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft.
At the end of May 2025, over 7,000 A321neo aircraft have been ordered by more than 90 customers across the globe.
“This new agreement marks a significant milestone in our strategic partnership with Airbus,” said Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao during the signing ceremony.
“These modern and efficient aircraft have been instrumental in Vietjet’s growth, helping us make air travel more accessible and affordable for millions, while strengthening our role as a connector for economic development, cultural exchange and global connectivity. This landmark agreement represents a vital step in Vietjet’s growth strategy as a multinational aviation group,” Nguyen continued.
Ngyuen also said that fleet growth in Asia, a region home to four billion people, is “just the beginning.”
On June 16, 2025, Vietjet placed an order with Rolls-Royce for additional 40 Trent 7000 engines to power 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft. This follows an order made in 2024 at the 2024 Singapore Airshow for 40 Trent 7000 engines, taking the order to a total of 80.
AeroTime editors and journalists are on the ground at Paris Air Show 2025 covering all the latest and biggest breaking news stories at this year’s event.
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