Vietjet Air

Vietjet says it plans to set up an MRO facility in Laos, supported by Vietjet Aviation Academy, estimating its operation in Laos can generate 2,500 new jobs.

Aviation Holdings Company, part of Sovico Group, has signed a binding agreement to buy Qazaq Air, the office of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reports.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

The importance of the China market to Vietnam cannot be overstated.

Digital advances help airlines capitalize on seat choices, onboard sales and more.

The carrier expects to confirm deals by the third quarter as order activity in Asia heats up.

Vietjet has announced a deal for 20 Airbus A330neos to support the carrier’s ambitious long-haul expansion plans.

Analysis of three new Asia-Pacific routes being opened by Air Premia, VietJet and American Airlines.

Pratt & Whitney has announced orders for the geared turbofan (GTF) engine from Cebu Pacific Air and JetSMART.

Across Southeast Asia, low-cost airlines continue to grow.

A selection of 50 new routes starting this month, including new services being launched by Asia-Pacific LCCs AirAsia, Jetstar and VietJet.

Vietnamese LCC VietJet is expanding its international network in Japan and China.

Flights between Ho Chi Minh City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport and Vientiane’s Wattay International Airport will launch in February 2024.

A selection of 60 new routes starting in December, including long-haul services being launched by United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

VietJet is looking to further extend its long-haul network, potentially even going to California if it can acquire the right aircraft.

The memorandum of understanding will see the two carriers leverage each other’s fleet and network.

A selection of 50 new routes starting in November 2023, including services being launched by LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa and United Airlines.

Three Vietnam-based institutional investors have preliminarily agreed to invest $100 million in VietJet Air as the LCC’s fleet crosses the 100 mark.

The latest addition to Vietjet's Australian schedule will be a route from Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City to Perth, continuing on to Adelaide.

The boom in demand for travel to and from Australia shows no sign of abating.

The low-cost carrier's MRO unit is seeking to capitalize on regional fleet growth.

Australia is a key part of international recovery strategies for many overseas carriers.

VietJet Air and Boeing have confirmed the delivery schedule for the airline’s initial batch of 12 737-8s starting in 2024, destined for Thai Vietjet.

The low-cost carrier is boosting in-house maintenance capabilities in anticipation of supporting its growing fleet.