Boeing, Vietjet finalize order for 100 737 MAX 200s

Hanoi – VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company and Boeing have finalized an order for 100 737 MAX 200 airplanes, the largest ever single commercial airplane purchase in Vietnam aviation.

 

His Excellency Mr. Tran Dai Quang, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and U.S. President Barack Obama, witnessed the historic agreement, valued at approximately $11.3 billion at current list prices.

 

The signing ceremony, conducted by Vietjet President and CEO Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner, took place at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi.

 

"Our investment in a fleet of B737 Max 200 will accommodate our strategy of growing Vietjet's coming international route network including long haul flights,” said Madam Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao during the signing. “Through this agreement, Vietjet will contribute increasing bilateral trade turnover between Vietnam and the United States, as well as the integration and development of the aviation industry in Vietnam.‎”

 

The airplanes will be delivered from 2019 through 2023, supporting Vietjet’s continuous growth of its domestic as well as international network in the region. This agreement also helps Vietjet to increase its fleet to more than 200 airplanes by the end 2023.

 

“Boeing is proud to again play an integral role in advancing Vietnam’s aviation industry. We’re honored to be joined by President Quang and President Obama for this historic milestone and order of 100 737 MAX 200 airplanes,” Conner said. 

 

The 737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets, and other improvements. To date, the 737 MAX has accumulated 3,098 orders from 65 customers around the world.