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MUMBAI: Vietnamese service Vietjet and European multinational aerospace company, Airbus on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the order of 20 A330neo (A330-900) widebodies, the airline stated in a press assertion.That is Vietjet’s largest widebody buy up to now. “The aircraft will be operated on the carrier’s growing long-range network, as well as on high-capacity regional services. They will replace the carrier’s current fleet of leased A330-300s, as well as provide for network expansion,” the airline stated.“We are excited to work with Vietjet on the next phase of the carrier’s expansion,” stated Christian Scherer, CEO of the Business Plane Enterprise of Airbus. “The A330neo will enable the airline to achieve the lowest possible operating costs per seat and to continue to offer its customers the best possible value wherever they fly. It will also be the perfect complement to the A321XLRs already on order with the airline, as it spreads its wings to more far-flung destinations.”Vietjet Chief Government Officer Dinh Viet Phuong stated: “The new A330neo aircraft is a strategic addition to comprehensively modernize Vietjet’s fleet, enhancing operational capabilities to support our global flight network expansion plan. Its fuel-efficient new-generation design aligns with our sustainable development strategy and ESG goals, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. With the introduction of the A330neo, passengers can look forward to longer-range, well-equipped flights with excellent services at more competitive fares.”Powered by the newest era Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 is able to flying 7,200 nm/13,300 km continuous. On the finish of January 2024, the A330 Household had gathered 1,771 agency orders from greater than 130 prospects worldwide. “The A330neo offers more individual space, enlarged overhead bins, a new lighting system, and access to the latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems,” the airline stated, including that it has additionally put into operation the fashionable and environmentally pleasant A330 plane fleet for flights to Australia, India, Kazakhstan, Japan, and South Korea.Vietjet has aggressively expanded its community to India, presently working 35 round-trip flights per week throughout 5 main cities – Mumbai, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kochi, and Tiruchirappalli. “Business class tickets offer an exquisite travel experience on Vietjet’s modern wide-body aircraft A330, featuring exclusive privileges such as private check-in counters, business lounges, private cabins, cocktail services, and the opportunity to savor Vietnamese specialties like Pho Thin, Banh Mi, as well as specially crafted Indian vegetarian dishes and Halal options,” the airline stated.

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