Vietnamese carrier expands use of Chinese-built aircraft after wet-lease operations

The first aircraft from a deal for 200 737 MAX aircraft has been delivered to the subsidiary VietJet Thailand

Vietnamese carrier signs new contract with Chengdu Airlines to operate two 90-seat C909 jets on four daily rotations.

Planemaker confirmed 78 commercial aircraft deliveries last month. Year-to-date total reaches 585 jets, up 4.7%

Vietnamese carrier also commits to 40 Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines for its widebodies

Carrier cites operational costs and regulatory constraints for decision only six months after debut

Delivery in Seattle marks start of 200-aircraft deal and 30 years of US-Vietnam relations

Preliminary agreement announced by Airbus at the Paris Air Show and still needs to be ratified in the future

Deal signed in Hanoi doubles total number of aircraft of the type ordered in less than a year

Two Chinese aircraft leased by Chengdu Airlines have taken over flights from low-cost carrier VietJet since April 19