Vietjet and Pratt & Whitney of United Technologies Corp. sign an Agreement for supply of aircraft engines

(Hanoi, May 23rd, 2016) – At 11:40am today in the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietjet – the New Age Carrier in Vietnam and Pratt & Whitney of United Technologies Corp. sign an Agreement for supply of aircraft engines to power the airline’s newly order of aircraft. Tran Dai Quang, President of Vietnam and U.S. President Barack Obama and both countries’ government leaders delegation witnessed the agreement signed by Vietjet Vice President Dinh Viet Phuong and Pratt & Whitney’s Vice President Sale, Mary Ellen Jones. The agreement valued at USD$ 3.04 billion.

Delivering his speech in respect of the cooperation with Vietjet, Pratt & Whitney’s Vice President Mary Ellen Jones said, “Vietjet is enjoying an impressive growth rate not only in Vietnam but internationally. We are very happy to be chosen as Vietjet’s supplier of aircraft engines. We do believe that this time agreement will continuously bring more success and development for Vietjet and ourselves. Moreover, this agreement will enable Vietjet to fulfill its business strategies in coming time.”

Pratt & Whiney Company under the United Technologies Corporation has won the international bid to become aircraft engine provider for Vietjet fleet. Pratt & Whitney engines allow the carrier to enjoy greatly operational efficiency. Further more, this type of engine offers 17-percent lower fuel consumption for all flights which not only brings forth economic efficiency, but also significantly contributes to environmental protection