Vietjet Transfers 50 Boeing 737 Aircraft to Vietjet Thailand to Boost Regional Connectivity
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Vietjet Transfers 50 Boeing 737 Aircraft to Vietjet Thailand to Boost Regional Connectivity
Caption: Penny Burtt, President of Boeing Southeast Asia (3rd from left, front), Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao (middle, front) and Vietjet Thailand CEO Woranate Laprabang (3rd from right, front) exchange the agreement to transfer up to 50 Boeing 737 aircraft to Vietjet Thailand in the presence of Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (3rd from right, back) and Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (3rd from right, back)
(Singapore, 19 May 2025) – Vietjet and Boeing have announced an agreement to transfer up to 50 Boeing 737 aircraft to Vietjet Thailand—marking a strategic initiative to strengthen aviation and tourism connectivity between Thailand, Vietnam, as well as other countries in the region. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra during the latter’s first official visit to Vietnam in over a decade.
Under the agreement, Vietjet will allocate 50 aircraft from its existing order of 200 Boeing 737s to Vietjet Thailand. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in October 2025, significantly expanding Vietjet Thailand’s domestic and international network, particularly enhancing air links between Vietnam and Thailand.
“We are pleased to partner with Vietjet and Vietjet Thailand to expand Boeing 737 operations in Vietnam and Thailand,”
“We are pleased to partner with Vietjet and Vietjet Thailand to expand Boeing 737 operations in Vietnam and Thailand,” said Penny Burtt, President of Boeing Southeast Asia. “Together, we aim to connect communities and drive economic development, paving the way for a prosperous future in Vietnam and the dynamic growth region that is Southeast Asia.”
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Chairwoman of Vietjet, stated at the event: “The transfer of 50 modern and efficient Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Vietjet Thailand demonstrates our long-term commitment to sustainable aviation development in the region. We are determined to implement the ‘Three Connects’ Strategy between the two countries – encompassing supply chains, businesses, and localities.”
As part of the agreement, Boeing will also provide Vietjet Thailand with comprehensive technical support, including pilot and engineer training, maintenance programs, and product services to ensure safe and efficient fleet operations in Thailand. This new agreement marks a new milestone in the robust and effective cooperation between Vietnamese, Thai, and U.S. enterprises, with shared priorities in digital transformation, sustainable development, and narrowing development gaps among member states.
Established in 2014, Vietjet Thailand is a new-age joint venture airline of Vietjet in Thailand, symbolising the success of ASEAN aviation economic cooperation. With more than a decade of development, Vietjet Thailand has continuously expanded its fleet and flight network, becoming one of the most dynamic airlines in the Thai market—highly regarded by both local passengers and international travellers in the Land of Smiles. Headquartered at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport , the airline currently operates 33 domestic and international routes, linking Thailand’s economic and tourism hubs with Vietnam, Japan, China, India, Cambodia, and other destinations across the region. The airline has served more than 30 million passengers, making significant contributions to tourism, trade, and ASEAN regional cooperation, particularly between Vietnam and Thailand
Questions & Answers
Q.When is Vietjet Thailand expected to begin receiving the transferred aircraft?
When is Vietjet Thailand expected to begin receiving the transferred aircraft?
Deliveries of the 50 Boeing 737 aircraft are scheduled to commence in October 2025. This will significantly expand Vietjet Thailand's domestic and international network, particularly strengthening air links between Vietnam and Thailand.
Q.What is the total number of Boeing 737 aircraft Vietjet originally ordered from which these 50 are being allocated?
What is the total number of Boeing 737 aircraft Vietjet originally ordered from which these 50 are being allocated?
Vietjet will allocate these 50 aircraft from its existing order of 200 Boeing 737s. This agreement marks a new milestone in cooperation between Vietnamese, Thai, and U.S. Enterprises.
Q.What kind of support will Boeing provide to Vietjet Thailand as part of this agreement?
What kind of support will Boeing provide to Vietjet Thailand as part of this agreement?
Boeing will provide comprehensive technical support, including pilot and engineer training, maintenance programmes, and product services. This ensures safe and efficient fleet operations in Thailand and aims to drive economic development.
Q.What is the 'Three Connects' Strategy mentioned by Vietjet's Chairwoman?
What is the 'Three Connects' Strategy mentioned by Vietjet's Chairwoman?
The 'Three Connects' Strategy aims to strengthen connections between Vietnam and Thailand, encompassing supply chains, businesses, and localities. This initiative demonstrates a long-term commitment to sustainable aviation development in the region.