Vietjet Strengthens Aviation Ties with Thales and CFM International

2026-09-15 11:57:17 Business

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Mumbai, 15 September 2026 – Vietjet has expanded its strategic partnerships with Thales and CFM International across maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), aircraft component support, digital aviation, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity.

These capabilities will support Vietjet’s expanding fleet and international network, including its India network from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The agreements were announced in Paris during the official visit to France by Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam, deepening cooperation between Vietjet and two major international aerospace technology partners while contributing to wider Vietnam–France economic and technology cooperation.

Expanding cooperation with Thales across aviation MRO, AI and cybersecurity

During the Vietnamese delegation’s visit to France on September 10, Vietjet and Thales signed a key MRO contract. As part of this strategic Repair-By-The-Hour (RBTH) contract, Thales will provide comprehensive component maintenance services for Vietjet’s Airbus fleet, including A320/A321, A321neo/A321XLR, A330 and A330neo aircraft.

Vietjet and Thales also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) around digital aviation, avionics, cybersecurity and AI-enhanced airline operations. The cooperation will explore secure cloud solutions, predictive analytics, and decision-support technologies to airline operations.

Exploring next-generation LEAP engine MRO capabilities with CFM International

Vietjet and CFM International have also signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to assess the feasibility of Vietjet developing its own solution for LEAP engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Vietnam.

Nguyen Thanh Son, CEO of Vietjet, said: “A strong aviation industry needs more than a modern fleet and an extensive network. It needs deep technical expertise and highly skilled people. We hope this initiative will lay the groundwork for latest-generation engine maintenance capability and develop world-class engineering talent and enable Vietnam to take on a greater role in the global aviation value chain.”

The airline currently operates 50 CFM56-powered A320ceo and A321ceo aircraft. The relationship is entering a new phase through Vietjet’s recent 200-aircraft Boeing 737-8 order that includes 737-8s and 737-8-200s powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines.

Building the capabilities behind Vietjet’s global growth

India remains one of Vietjet's key international markets, with Vietjet’s direct air links between Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. As the airline will launch its Europe service next month while expanding flight network across Asia-Pacific, the enhanced MRO support and digital aviation partnership from Thales, along with potential local engine maintenance capability through CFM, are expected to support the reliability and availability of aircraft operating on high-frequency routes in India and around the globe.

About Vietjet:

The new-age carrier Vietjet has not only revolutionized the aviation industry in Vietnam but also been a pioneering airline across the region and around the world. With a focus on cost management ability, effective operations, and performance, applying the latest technology to all activities and leading the trend, Vietjet offers flying opportunities with cost-saving and flexible fares as well as diversified services to meet customers' demands.

Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. As Vietnam's largest private carrier, the airline has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars by the world's only safety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world's 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in many consecutive years. The airline has also been named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organizations such as Skytrax, CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others.