Paris - Vietjet is on a high note in France recently as it received its newest A321 which bears the official logo of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France. The hand-over ceremony took place in the presence of His Excellency Nguyen Phu Trong - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, who is on an official State visit to France, and leaders from the two countries.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vietjet Managing Director Luu Duc Khanh, said: "It is our great honor to have our aircraft emblazoned with the official logo for the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam and France diplomatic relations. This is a meaningful tribute that acknowledges Vietjet's continual efforts to introduce a vivid image of an innovative and integrated Vietnam to the international community. Standing high from profoundly comprehensive collaborations among Vietjet and French partners, we would contribute more to the development of economic and cultural trade cooperation between Vietnam and France."

Vietjet management and staff welcomes the new aircraft at Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Vietjet management and staff welcomes the new aircraft at Tan Son Nhat International Airport
The newly added A321 is the 43th of a total 121 aircraft that Vietjet has ordered from Airbus. This delivery is the fastest ever handover made between the two companies. The new aircraft boasts a wide cabin with a logical configuration that will give passengers extra comfort so they can enjoy a superlative flying experience with Vietjet. The latest addition to Vietjet's expanding fleet will allow the airline to pursue its strategy to improve its services and to expand operation to farther destinations in South Korea, Japan, India, Australia and other destinations in the Asia-Pacific region.

The official logo for the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France was unveiled by the French Embassy in Hanoi on January 24, 2018. The logo features the image of a Vietnamese woman wearing a non la (palm-leaf conical hat) and a red ao dai (a traditional silk dress) holding hands with a French woman wearing a beret and a white blue plaid dress. The logo highlights the friendship and deep understanding between the two countries.

In another important event in France, Vietjet yesterday signed a comprehensive agreement with Safran - CFM worth US$6.5 billion for the supply of 321 engines to power the airline's 148 aircraft as well as fleet management services, training, R&D programs (for example, in fuel efficiency), and technical management. Safran - CFM will also help the airline develop regional-level support maintenance capabilities.

The Memorandum of Understanding about the comprehensive collaboration was signed under the witness of His Excellency Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Speaking at the Signing Ceremony, Vietjet Vice President Dinh Viet Phuong said: "Today's agreement marks a new milestone in strategic partnership between Vietjet and Safran and CFM. We are convinced that new engines will improve our operation capability, which enables us to fulfill our long-term development strategy to global market and better our services. We also believe that the new agreement will contribute positively to the economic and trade exchange between Vietnam and France, and create more jobs for the two peoples."

We are very pleased to be an integral part of Vietjet Air's long-term growth strategy,กจ added Philippe Couteaux, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Safran Aircraft Engines and CFM. "This MoU is in line with our recent commercial agreements with Vietjet Air and also reflects the relationship of mutual trust between the airline and Safran Aircraft Engines and CFM. Vietjet Air selected us because of our recognized expertise and experience in support services."

Also in France, Vietjet leaders also inked a finance agreement with GECAS France on purchasing and leasing six A321neo aircraft worth US$800 million.