Airbus secures new £5.5bn deal for widebody planes
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Airbus has secured a major new deal for one of its widebody planes. Vietjet, Vietnam's largest private airline, has placed a new order with Airbus for 20 A330-900 aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade. It is worth around £5.5bn at list prices.
This long-term order will support Vietjet's ongoing international network expansion, enabling the airline to increase flights on high capacity routes across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as to introduce new future long haul services to Europe.
Wings for the planes will be made at Airbus Broughton.
Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao said: 'Modern Airbus aircraft, with the latest levels of efficiency and lower fuel consumption, have accompanied Vietjet's growth and will continue to support our global flight network expansion. Vietjet remains dedicated to delivering greater connectivity and sustainable air travel for millions of passengers and around the world.'
The new contract with Vietjet doubles its firm orders for the A330neo to 40 aircraft. In addition, the carrier has 96 A320neo Family single aisle aircraft on order. Vietjet currently operates an all-Airbus fleet comprising 115 single aisle A320 Family aircraft and seven A330-300s.
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales Commercial Aircraft at Airbus said: 'Vietjet has established itself as one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, bringing low fares with warm Vietnamese hospitality. We are proud that the carrier has selected the A330neo as its widebody aircraft of choice to build on its success, and we look forward to continuing our partnership as Vietjet expands its reach.'
Powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the A330-900 is capable of flying 7,200 nm / 13,300 km non-stop. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
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