Vietnam's Vietjet Air is in receipt of 22 planes in less than a month's Period.

• A new Airbus A321neo ACF, registered as VN-A580, has joined Vietjet’s fleet, strengthening the carrier’s aircraft portfolio.
• The carrier is in receipt of up to 22 new aircraft during the year-end period, a record expansion that will support rising passenger demand ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year.
• The new aircraft will be deployed across Vietjet’s operations, including nine Boeing aircraft for Vietjet Thailand and seven next-generation Airbus aircraft for its Vietnam-based fleet.
• The airline will also add four wet-lease aircraft to strengthen capacity during peak periods, alongside two COMAC aircraft continuing to serve Con Dao routes.
• BBN Airlines Thailand is supporting Vietjet Thailand through an ACMI partnership, supplying one Airbus A320 for domestic services between Bangkok and Chiang Mai and Phuket.

Vietjet, the Vietnamese carrier, has welcomed a new A321neo ACF, registered VN-A580, bringing the airline closer to its milestone of adding 22 aircraft within a single month by year-end. 

According to Vietjet, this rapid fleet expansion reflects the carrier’s strategic vision and ambition to rise globally, meet growing travel demand during the 2026 Lunar New Year season and expand its international network.

The latest inductions include nine Boeing aircraft for Thai Vietjet, seven new-generation Airbus planes for Vietjet Vietnam, four wet-leased aircraft for peak capacity, and two COMAC aircraft operating on the Con Dao route.

Worth mentioning here, in October this year, VietJet had stopped operating two Chinese COMAC C909 aircraft after its 6-month lease with Chengdu Airlines ended. The reason for not renewing the lease agreement is being attributed to "high operating costs", "crew hiring", "maintenance and legal constraints" of Vietnam aviation.

Also, this year, the carrier welcomed its first Boeing 737 -800 aircraft, part of a $32B deal, shifting away from an all-Airbus fleet history.

At a time when the global aviation industry is facing aircraft shortages, supply chain disruptions, and lengthy delivery delays, Vietjet’s ability to induct 22 modern aircraft within a single month highlights its strong financial position and operational capability.

Passengers flying with Vietjet enjoy modern, eco-friendly aircraft, a diverse selection of hot meals, professional cabin crews, and unique onboard cultural performances.

Vietjet is an official member of IATA and holds the IOSA safety certification. The airline has achieved the highest 7-star global safety rating from AirlineRatings, ranking among the world’s top 50 airlines in operational efficiency and financial health in 2018 and 2019, according to AirFinance Journal. Additionally, it has received multiple awards as Asia’s leading low-cost carrier.

Vietjet, recognised for its strong cost management, modern operations, and advanced use of technology, continues to provide affordable fares and flexible services to meet a wide range of customer needs.

In February 2024, Vietjet Air had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of 20 A330-900 widebodies. 

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