Vietnam’s leading private airline, has placed a firm order for 20 new Airbus A330-900 aircraft as part of its strategic growth plans for the next decade.
The agreement was signed in Hanoi by Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Wouter van Wersch, President of Airbus International. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong during the French leader’s official visit to Vietnam.
The new order doubles Vietjet’s commitment to the A330neo, bringing its total firm orders for the aircraft to 40. The airline also has 96 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft on order. Currently, Vietjet operates a fleet of 115 Airbus A320 Family aircraft and seven A330-300s.
Vietjet’s A330-300s currently serve international routes to Australia, India, and Kazakhstan, providing passengers with enhanced comfort and Business Class options. The expanded A330 fleet will play a key role as the airline ventures into longer-haul markets and meets the evolving needs of global travelers.
The A330-900 is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines and can fly up to 7,200 nautical miles (13,300 kilometers) non-stop.
As of April 2025, the Airbus A330 Family has secured over 1,800 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide.
The A330neo is currently certified to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with plans to achieve full 100% SAF capability by 2030.
