Airbus secures subsequent substantial billion-dollar contract
Rootin' and soarin' in Hamburg:
Vietnamese budget airline, Vietjet, makes a splash at the Paris Air Show with a whopping plan to acquire 100 new aircraft from the A320 family. This daring move by Mayor Tschentscher's Hamburg visit to the show creates a buzz.
Now, let's take a gander at Vietjet - the Vietnamese low-cost carrier that's got everyone's attention. This badass airline is racking up 115 A320 family aircraft and 7 A330s already in its fleet[2]. It don't stop there! The ambitious airline is setting its sights on expanding to Thai territory under Thai Vietjet, and who knows, perhaps Kazakhstan is next[2]!
Alright, let's dive into the deal signed at the Paris Air Show. The ink's barely dry on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purchase of a hundred friggin' Airbus A321neo aircraft, with the option for an extra 50 just 'cause they can[1][2][4]! This agreement landed on June 17, 2025, sendin' chills down the spines of aviation competitors.
You might be wonderin' why Vietjet's gotta be so big? Well, the A321neo is the answer, baby! This bad boy offers a 50% drop in noise levels and a 20% boost in fuel efficiency and CO₂ emissions compared to its predecessors[1]. It's like a carbon footprint remedy in aircraft form!
Vietjet's got its sights set on Vietnam becoming a regional aviation hub. This means multiple airlines'll be flutters over different territories, linkin' regional locales with international routes[2][5]. It's like they're the aviator champions crooning "Up in the sky, so close to Heaven.."
But wait, there's more! Vietjet hasn't been shy about other recent purchases. They've already got an order for 96 A321neos and 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, and they just finalized an order for 20 A330-900s[2]. Vietjet ain't playin' games, folks - they're acceleratin' their growth strategy with every modern, efficient aircraft they add to their fleet[5].
In conclusion, Tschentscher's trip to the Paris Air Show is just the kick-off to Vietjet's massive expansion. If you thought budget flights were affordable, just wait until you see what the future holds!
Vietjet's ambitious growth strategy extends beyond Vietnam, with plans to establish Thai Vietjet and potentially venture into Kazakhstan's aerospace industry. The finance sector plays a significant role in this expansion, as Vietjet signs deals to acquire a hundred Airbus A321neo aircraft and other modern models, financing the entire operation through industry-leading agreements.
