- VietJetAir plans to pay $250m to settle a legal dispute with Shannon-based lessor FW Aviation
- The High Court of England and Wales imposed a worldwide asset-freezing order on the airline on 15 October 2026
- The Vietnamese government urged the airline to settle the debt
- The dispute concerns four leased aircraft
- Settlement would avert potential disruption to fleet expansion
VietJetAir plans to pay $250m in the coming days to settle a legal dispute with Shannon-based lessor FW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Limited part of FitzWalter Capital Aviation Services over four leased aircraft. The Vietnamese government had reportedly urged the low-cost carrier to settle the debt after the High Court of England and Wales imposed a worldwide asset-freezing order on the airline on 15 October 2026.
The settlement would avert potential disruption to fleet expansion including A330-900N, A321-200NX and A321-200NY(XLR) deliveries. The dispute concerns four leased aircraft. The airline is moving to resolve the legal matter.
VietJetAir has been expanding its fleet. The settlement would allow the airline to continue its growth plans. The asset freeze had threatened fleet expansion.
