SINGAPORE, 16 September 2026: Vietjet has expanded its strategic partnerships with Thales and CFM International across maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), aircraft component support, digital aviation, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.
These capabilities will support Vietjet’s expanding fleet and international network, including a new Singapore–Nha Trang route launching this December.
The agreements were announced in Paris during the official visit by Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam, deepening cooperation between Vietjet and two major international aerospace technology partners while contributing to broader Vietnam–France economic and technology cooperation.
During the Vietnamese delegation’s visit to France on 10 September, Vietjet and Thales signed a key MRO contract. As part of this strategic Repair-By-The-Hour (RBTH) contract, Thales will provide comprehensive component maintenance services for Vietjet’s Airbus fleet, including A320/A321, A321neo/A321XLR, A330 and A330neo aircraft.
The partnership will enhance technical reliability and fleet availability while optimising costs and operational efficiency.
Vietjet and Thales also signed a Memorandum of Understanding on digital aviation, avionics, cybersecurity and AI-enhanced airline operations. The cooperation will explore secure cloud solutions, predictive analytics and decision-support technologies for airline operations.
The agreements mark a new milestone in the Vietjet–Thales partnership and carry practical significance for economic, technology and industrial cooperation between Vietnam and France under the two countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietjet and CFM International have also signed a Letter of Intent to assess the feasibility of Vietjet developing its own solution for LEAP engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Vietnam.
Under the terms of the Letter of Intent, CFM would propose a consulting agreement to provide Vietjet with advisory services to assess engine MRO requirements, capabilities, infrastructure, workforce, and industry considerations for a potential local maintenance solution in Vietnam.
The initiative comes as Vietjet expands its large next-generation fleet. Future LEAP engine MRO capability could support the airline’s long-term operations while helping Vietnam develop high-value aerospace services, train internationally qualified engineers, and strengthen its role in the global aviation supply chain.
Vietjet CEO Nguyen Thanh Son said: “A strong aviation industry needs more than a modern fleet and an extensive network. It needs deep technical expertise and highly skilled people. Our work with CFM is an important part of Vietjet’s ambition to build a more complete aviation ecosystem in Vietnam.”
CFM has powered Vietjet’s growth since the airline took delivery of its first CFM56-powered Airbus A320ceo aircraft in 2014. The airline currently operates 50 CFM56-powered A320ceo and A321ceo aircraft. The relationship is entering a new phase through Vietjet’s recent 200-aircraft Boeing 737-8 order that includes 737-8s and 737-8-200s powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines.
Singapore remains a key part of that growth, with Vietjet’s direct air links to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang and Phu Quoc, adding four weekly Nha Trang services from 11 December 2026 and launching its first European service this October.
(Source: Vietjet)
