Vietjet and Boeing reaffirm order for 200 737 MAX aircraft

Vietjet and Boeing have agreed to reaffirm the order for 200 737 MAX aircraft, previously announced back in 2019. The first order for 100 B737 Max was announced back in 2016, and in 2019, both Boeing and Vietjet increased the order to 200 aircraft – a record for the company.

Both sides will carry out a flexible aircraft delivery, designed to support Vietjet’s growth plans. The first 50 aircraft going to Thai Vietjet, the affiliate company of Vietjet in Thailand.

Part of the agreement will have Boeing support Vietjet with technical services, training, technology transfer, and research and development (R&D). This will help to ensure Vietjet’s lasting and sustainable growth is carried out with the highest levels of reliability, affordability and efficiency.

“We are honoured to continue our partnership with Vietjet to drive affordable passenger service in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation regions. The 737 Max, with its efficiency, flexibility, and capability, will support Vietjet’s goal to grow its route network in Asia and beyond,” said John Bruns, Vice President, India & Southeast Asia Sales & Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Vietjet Managing Director Dinh Viet Phuong, said: “Today’s agreement is a milestone in the long-standing and trustful relation between Vietjet and Boeing as well as the Vietnam – U.S trade relation. Taking into account of the recent aviation infrastructure constraints in Vietnam, the first 50 aircraft will be delivered to Thai Vietjet, embedded with Vietjet’s signature livery. These Boeing aircraft will soon take off to Thai sky with investment from international finance resources.”

The agreement for 200 aircraft was interrupted due to the suspension of the 737 MAX and the effect of the pandemic on Boeing’s supply chain. This in turn, affected Vietjet’s operations – but in time, the carrier will once again expand its operations and grow.