Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet has converted the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Airbus in June 2025 into a firm order for 100 A321neo aircraft.
This agreement, first announced during the Paris Air Show 2025 and one of the largest deals revealed at the event, is now confirmed as a binding commitment.
In a statement released on October 30, 2025, Airbus said finalization of this contract underscores Vietjet’s commitment to its network expansion and fleet modernization strategy, bringing its total orders for the A321neo to 280 aircraft.
The agreement follows Vietjet’s earlier order of 20 A330neo widebody aircraft in May 2025 to “support strategic expansion over the next decade”.
The A321neo, the largest variant of Airbus’ popular A320neo family, offers long-range capabilities. With its new generation engines and Sharklets, the A321neo provides a 50% reduction in noise and over 20% savings in fuel and CO2 emissions compared to older single-aisle aircraft.
Additionally, the A321neo can use up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with the aim of reaching 100% SAF capability by 2030.
“The A321neo’s proven efficiency and flexibility make it the ideal platform to support Vietjet’s ambitious expansion,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “Combined with the A330neo, this fleet will deliver the best economics and seamless commonality across operations, hallmarks of the Airbus product family.”
As of September 2025, more than 7,100 A321neo aircraft have been ordered by almost 100 customers worldwide.
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