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Vietjet Orders 44 Pratt & Whitney GTF‑Powered A321neos, Including XLRs

The deal lifts the carrier’s GTF-powered orderbook to 137 aircraft under a 12-year EngineWise support pact.

Overview

  • The commitment covers 24 A321neo and 20 A321XLR jets for Vietjet’s expanding narrowbody fleet.
  • Deliveries from this tranche are scheduled to start in July 2026.
  • The agreement was announced at the Singapore Airshow 2026.
  • Vietjet currently operates 42 GTF-powered A321neo aircraft after first taking the type in 2018.
  • Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines are cited by Vietjet for up to 20% better fuel efficiency and lower noise compared with previous-generation engines.