Vietjet welcomes first A321neo to south-east Asia

The engines were first introduced by Pratt & Whitney in 2016. Vietjet is one of the very first airlines in the world to incorporate these engines in its aircraft.

The new aircraft will begin operating on domestic and international routes to and from Vietnam later this month.

Upon receiving the aircraft, Vietjet also announced its decision to upgrade an existing order for 42 A320neo aircrafts to the superior and larger A321neo models.

Accordingly, the airline now has a total of 73 A321neo and 11 A321ceo on order for future delivery.

“We are proud when a dynamic airline like Vietjet endorses our products,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus chief operating officer.

“The A321neo combines higher capacity with the lowest operating costs in its class, offering unbeatable efficiency.

“This aircraft will be a real asset in Vietjet’s expansion plans in such a competitive market.

“We look forward to seeing the A321neo flying in Vietjet colours.”