VietJetAir orders 100 Airbus aircrafts

(25 Sep 2013, Montignon Castle in Paris) ViejetAir has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the world's leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus for an order of 100 aircraft of different types. (The order includes the purchase of 92 A320 family aircraft and the lease of eight more from third party lessors).

The order of VietJetAir is valued at around US$ 9,1 billion.

The order is aimed to meet VietJetAir's demand for the most modern fleet in the region and to become a multi-national airline. According to the list price of Airbus, the order is valued at totally US$9,1 billion in which the purchasing value is about US$8.6 billion. The first aircraft belong the agreement will be delivered in next year. In fact, the order will also consolidate Airbus' position in the Asia-Pacific region, which is the fastest growing aviation market in the world.

The signing ceremony solemnly took place at Montignon Castle with the witness of Mr. Jean-Marc Ayrault - The Prime Minister of the Republic of France and Mr. Nguyen Tan Dung - The Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The MoU represents the strategic and comprehensive co-operation relations between Viet Nam and France during the Vietnamese prime minister's visit to France at a time the two nations are celebrating 40 years of diplomatic ties.

French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault and his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Tan Dung hand-over the agreement

"We are pleased with our decision and the outcome of negotiations between VietJetAir and Airbus. We are confident that VietJetAir passengers will be satisfied with the most modern and family-friendly aircraft that we have selected," said Mr. Luu Duc Khanh, Managing director of VietJetAir

Some photos:

...get ready for the signing ceremony

The signing ceremony with the witness of Mr. Nguyen Tan Dung, The Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Mr. Jean-Marc Ayrault the Prime Minister of the Republic of France

This article is in comply with the strategic partnership agreement between Vietnam and France

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