VietJetAir Aims to Launch MRO Facility and Expand Third-Party Services by 2026

VietJetAir, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, is set to establish a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility by 2026. The MRO facility, designed to cater to both narrowbody and widebody aircraft, will serve VietJetAir’s growing fleet and extend services to third-party customers. The airline’s Chief Operating Officer, Michael Hickey, outlined the plans during the Aviation Week MRO Asia-Pacific conference.

VietJetAir’s current fleet comprises 82 aircraft, including various Airbus models such as the A320 and A321 series, as well as A330-300s. The airline, a major player in the Vietnamese aviation market, aims to acquire a hangar at an undisclosed airport in Vietnam, where it has already commenced C-checks. This facility will serve as a training ground for employees and an avenue to accumulate MRO expertise.

Hickey confirmed that VietJetAir has signed a contract for the hangar, and between now and 2026, the airline plans to utilize the facility for training and gaining practical experience. The objective is to be fully operational and ready to offer third-party MRO services by 2026.

The MRO ambitions align with VietJetAir’s goal of providing services for Vietnamese-registered aircraft up to Code F, encompassing a broad spectrum of aircraft with wingspans up to 79 meters.

Viet Nam’s Ministry of Transport is concurrently preparing an open tender for the construction of a maintenance facility at the upcoming Long Thanh airport. VietJet, expressing interest in the project, is positioned to contribute to the country’s aviation infrastructure development. The first phase of Long Thanh airport, situated 40 kilometers east of Ho Chi Minh City, is slated to open in 2025, presenting further opportunities for VietJet’s MRO expansion.