Vietnam Airlines on February 18 (US time) signed an agreement to purchase 50 Boeing 737-8 single-aisle aircraft valued at up to 8.1 billion USD. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of the Vietnamese leader and a high-level delegation during their working trip from February 18-20.
On the sidelines of the event, the airline also held discussions with Boeing on a potential purchase of 30 twin-aisle aircraft worth more than 12 billion USD to support its long-haul network expansion.
The 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2030 and 2032, raising the carrier’s fleet to 151 by 2030. The narrow-body jets will be deployed on domestic and regional Asian routes to meet rising travel demand.
Dang Ngoc Hoa, Chairman of the airline’s Board of Directors, said the investment marks a significant step toward building a modern, fuel-efficient fleet and enhancing operational performance in line with international standards.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope said the Boeing 737-8 would complement the carrier’s 787 Dreamliner fleet and strengthen regional connectivity.
Meanwhile, Vietjet signed strategic agreements worth over 6.3 billion USD with US companies and financial institutions.
The airline inked a 5.4 billion USD deal with Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, to supply GTF engines and maintenance services for 44 Airbus A321neo and A321XLR aircraft, aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.
It also signed a financing agreement with Griffin Global Asset Management worth about 965 million USD to fund the purchase of six Boeing 737-8 aircraft.
Vietjet Managing Director Nguyen Thanh Son said the agreements reflect the airline’s commitment to expanding international partnerships, strengthening financial capacity and developing a modern, sustainable fleet.
