Vietjet places $13B order for Airbus jets amid booming Paris Air Show
(FILES) This general view during an Airbus summit shows an Airbus A321 neo aircraft at the Airbus delivery center in Colomiers near Toulouse, south-western France on September 21, 2021. Vietnamese carrier Vietjet has ordered 100 single-aisle A321neo jets from Airbus, the European plane maker said June 17, 2025, in the latest deal announced at the Paris Air Show. The deal would be worth almost $13 billion under 2018 catalogue prices. It includes an option for Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, to buy a further 50 of the jets at a later date.
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Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet has placed an order for 100 Airbus A321neo jets, Airbus announced Tuesday, in one of the biggest deals so far at the Paris Air Show. The agreement, valued at nearly $13 billion based on 2018 catalogue prices, includes an option for 50 more aircraft.
"This new agreement marks a significant milestone in our strategic partnership with Airbus," said Vietjet chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, emphasizing the aircraft’s role in Vietjet’s mission to make air travel more accessible and affordable.
Airbus executive vice president Benoit de Saint-Exupery also noted the recent momentum in the airline’s expansion, following a separate order for 20 A330neo widebody planes. Vietjet currently operates a fleet of more than 100 Airbus aircraft.
As of May 2025, Airbus has received over 7,000 orders for the A321neo from more than 90 customers worldwide, underscoring the model’s enduring popularity.
The Vietjet order builds on a strong showing for Airbus at this year’s air show, as the European plane maker unveiled a flurry of deals totaling more than $20 billion.
On Monday, Airbus announced a firm order from Riyadh Air for 25 A350-1000 jets, potentially rising to 50, in a deal worth over $9 billion. Saudi leasing firm AviLease placed another order for 40 aircraft, including A350 freighters and A320neo jets, valued at around $7 billion.
Polish airline LOT also broke from its Boeing and Embraer tradition by ordering 40 Airbus A220s for $3.4 billion, marking its first deal with the European manufacturer.
Meanwhile, Boeing opted for a quieter presence at the air show following the deadly Air India crash involving a 787 Dreamliner last week. The American company said its priority was "supporting customers" during the ongoing investigation, with CEO Kelly Ortberg skipping the event entirely.