Vietravel airlines announces intention to purchase 50 Airbus aircraft

Vietravel Airlines intends to purchase fifty Airbus aircraft
Order comprises twenty A220s and thirty A321s
Deliveries expected to begin in 2029
Agreement signed at Élysée Palace on 10 September 2026
Current fleet comprises five aircraft

Vietravel Airlines has revealed its intention to purchase fifty Airbus aircraft comprising twenty A220s and thirty A321s with deliveries expected to begin in 2029. The A321 order is expected to include A321neo and A321XLR variants to support the airline’s medium and long-term development strategy. An Airbus spokesperson stated that the agreement at this stage constitutes a signed letter of intent.

The agreement was signed on 10 September 2026 at the Élysée Palace in Paris in the presence of Viet Nam’s General Secretary and President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron during an official visit to France. Vietravel Airlines stated that the simultaneous selection of the A220 and A321 reflects its long-term vision for network development. The A220 would have a strategic role in opening new direct routes to underserved markets while the A321 family would support gradual expansion on higher-demand and longer international services to South Asia, Central Asia and selected Middle Eastern markets.

The carrier currently operates domestic services and international routes to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and Shenzhen. Vietravel Airlines plans to add further aircraft in the second half of 2026 targeting 80 to 90 daily flights. The airline currently operates a fleet of five aircraft comprising one A320-200 and four A321-200s.