Following its firm order of 20 A330neo widebodies, Vietjet and Rolls-Royce, a leading British aerospace and defence company, signed an agreement for 40 Trent 7000 engines and the TotalCare engine service to power these A330neo aircraft at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow.
The Trent 7000 is a modern and new generation engine developed by Rolls-Royce focusing on environmental protection and sustainability. Vietjet has committed to the A330neo/Trent 7000 combination as it delivers a 14% better fuel burn per seat, whilst significantly lowering emissions. The reduction in emissions will allow the airline to avoid more than one hundred thousand tons of CO2 over the lifetime of each aircraft.
TotalCare is an industry-leading premium service, supported by data delivered through the Rolls-Royce advanced engine health monitoring system, which helps provide customers with increased operational availability, reliability, and efficiency. The agreement will also complement the airline’s existing TotalCare coverage of Trent 700 powered A330ceo fleet.
Rob Watson, President, Rolls-Royce – Civil Aerospace, said: “We are delighted to execute this service agreement with Vietjet Air, as they expand their operation responsibly and sustainably over the coming years. We look forward to supporting their Trent 7000 fleet for many years under our TotalCare service.”
Dinh Viet Phuong, Vietjet Chief Executive Officer, said: “The combination of modern Trent 7000 engines on the newest generation of Airbus A330neo, supported by premium service TotalCare, will help Vietjet Air reach new technological heights, significantly enhance the quality of our flights, and increase the reliability and efficiency of our operations. Specifically, the addition of the newest generation, high-efficiency Rolls-Royce engines aligns with Vietjet’s sustainable development strategy, with its ESG goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.”
The Trent 7000 draws on the technology and experience of the most advanced family of engines in the world. As the latest member of the Trent family, the Trent 7000 is based on Trent XWB technology and has delivered exceptional reliability since its entry into service.
Further emphasizing its global strategic partnerships at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, Vietjet and Lufthansa Technik, the world’s leading MRO provider, have inked an exclusive Total Component Support (TCS) agreement. The signing ceremony marks a significant milestone in the long-standing partnership between the two companies.
This comprehensive multi-year agreement for 184 Airbus A320 family and 9 Airbus A330 aircraft will start from October 2024 onwards. It encompasses extensive component services for Vietjet’s growing fleet, ensuring the airline’s operational excellence and the highest standards of maintenance. This agreement represents the largest TCS contract Lufthansa Technik has secured in the Southeast Asia region.
“We are thrilled to expand our collaboration with Vietjet through this significant TCS agreement,” said Johanna Koch, Vice President Corporate Sales Southeast Asia and Indian Subcontinent at Lufthansa Technik. “Our relationship, built on trust and mutual respect over the past decade, has been instrumental in achieving this milestone. We are thankful that Vietjet has once again chosen us as their trusted partner to accompany Vietjet on their future growth path. Lufthansa Technik is committed to providing Vietjet with the highest quality of service and support to ensure the continued success of their operations.”
Vietjet Chief Operating Officer Michael Hickey commented: “We have enjoyed a successful partnership with Lufthansa Technik since 2014. We highly value the global expertise and advanced MRO services from the German provider, renowned for its commitment to the world’s highest standards. The agreement also reflects our strategic vision to enhance our fleet’s reliability and performance, we are poised to achieve new heights in operational efficiency. We look forward to continuing our dedication in providing our passengers with quality, 
seamless and safe travel experience.”
The Lufthansa Technik Group is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft services in the world. The portfolio includes maintenance, repair, overhaul, and digital fleet support among others. Vietjet is also Lufthansa Technik’s first AVIATAR Technical Logbook customer in Asia Pacific from 2022.
Vietjet is actively expanding its flight network to numerous international destinations, serving passengers throughout Vietnam, Australia, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, and many more intercontinental destinations. Vietjet currently offers seven routes in Australia, connecting major Australian cities such as Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney to Vietnam’s main business hub, Ho Chi Minh City. Vietjet also provides flights to capital Hanoi from Sydney and Melbourne.
The airline is committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and modern flying experience at the most affordable costs. Vietjet is strengthening partnerships with leading global aviation and technology partners. The agreements with Rolls-Royce and Lufthansa Technik Group marks a significant milestone in advancing the airline’s aviation technology solutions and services to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality.
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