In conjunction with the state visit of Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam to France, the new-age airline Vietjet, and CFM International have reaffirmed the commitment for the supply of more than 400 LEAP-1B engines and technical engine services to power the airline’s narrow-body fleet, with estimated total value at US$8 billion. This comes despite recent disruptions in the global aviation supply chain.

Vietjet Air has been a longstanding CFM customer, currently operating 56 Airbus A321ceo and 17 A320ceo aircraft equipped with CFM56-5B engines.

The agreement will bring the relationship with CFM to another level as the industry-leading expertise of Safran and CFM will deliver breakthrough technological products to Vietjet. The future introduction of the LEAP engine meets the airline’s sustainable growth strategy and will enable it to optimize the operating costs on fuel efficient aircraft, while offering its customers the best flying experience.

“For more than a decade, we have worked closely with VietJet Air to introduce support programs in terms of technical management, training, and fuel efficiency improvements for its CFM56 fleet and look forward to now extending these practices to the new LEAP-1B engines,” said Gaël Méheust, President and CEO of CFM International. “We are deeply honored by the high level of confidence Vietjet has shown in CFM and we welcome this opportunity to further strengthening this year special relationship well into the future.”

Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Chairwoman of Vietjet, proudly shared: “We deeply value and are honored by this strategic partnership. World-leading engine manufacturers like Safran and CFM have worked alongside Vietjet to provide affordable air travel for millions of people, driving growth in the dynamic Asia-Pacific aviation market, including Vietnam. Today’s agreement for fuel-efficient engines reinforces our commitment to sustainability. Our passengers will enjoy even greener, more efficient flights."