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Why VietJet Air Is Leasing 2 COMAC C909s

Vietjet is operating two wet leased C909s from China to service its Con Dao Islands after failing to secure E190s in time.

Vietjet continues to launch new routes, and its latest is from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur, starting this week.

Vietjet’s expansion knows no bounds, and the low-cost carrier has added new routes from Vietnam to Ahmedabad in India and Daegu in South Korea.

VietJet is a low-cost Hanoi-based Vietnamese airline with a fleet of 88 aircraft, including seven Airbus A330-300s.

This was Vietjet’s second-ever aircraft to celebrate French and Vietnamese diplomatic ties.

With more Airbus A321neos joining Vietjet’s fleet this year the low-cost carrier is adding new routes throughout Asia.

Vietjet has adjusted its Australian network and suspended flights to Adelaide, but its track record suggests it will be reinstated.

In the first few days of August Vietjet has highlighted its growing profitability, green credentials, a new route and 200 Millionth passenger

On the opening day of the Farnborough Airshow, Vietjet and Airbus signed a firm order for 20 A330neos.

Vietjet is working closely with Laos to develop that nation’s air connectivity, while its Thailand affiliate has operated its first flight using SAF.