Overview
- Vietnam Airlines finalized a firm order for 50 737-8 jets, with deliveries slated for 2030–2032 and a target fleet of about 151 aircraft by 2030.
- Sun PhuQuoc Airways ordered up to 40 787-9 Dreamliners to build a Phu Quoc hub for long‑haul routes, marking Vietnam’s largest Boeing widebody purchase.
- Vietjet secured a $965 million financing agreement with Griffin Global Asset Management to acquire six 737-8 aircraft.
- Vietnamese and U.S. officials, including General Secretary To Lam, attended the Washington, D.C. ceremony where the carriers and Boeing announced the deals.
- Vietnam Airlines said it is discussing a possible additional purchase of up to 30 widebodies valued at over $12 billion, alongside financing work with EXIM Bank and Citibank.