The handover ceremony took place at Boeing’s Delivery Center in Seattle, Washington, in the presence of H.E. Mr. Luong Cuong, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, senior leaders of both nations, and representatives from various business partners.
A Decade Of Collaboration, And The Start Of A New Journey
Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the normalization of Vietnam–U.S. relations, the event represents not only a significant milestone in the partnership between Vietjet and Boeing but also a vivid symbol of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations, fostering trade, investment, and creating hundreds of thousands of American jobs.
The new aircraft along with hundreds more to be delivered in the coming years, will serve Vietjet’s expanding operations across dynamic regional markets, enhancing passenger experience and fueling the airline’s ambition to grow its global network sustainably.
Voices From Both Sides
Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Chairwoman of Vietjet, shared at the event:
“The first Boeing aircraft in our historic order marks nearly a decade of close collaboration between Boeing and Vietjet. This milestone opens a new phase of deliveries in the years ahead. It also contributes to strengthening bilateral trade, symbolizes the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the United States, and embodies our shared aspiration to conquer the skies — bringing tangible benefits to both economies and creating more jobs for American workers.”
Stephanie Pope, President & CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, stated:
“On behalf of everyone at Boeing, we are honored to stand alongside Vietjet Air to celebrate the delivery of their first Boeing aircraft. The 737-8 jets will enable Vietjet to expand its flight network, open new routes across Southeast Asia, and reinforce its strong position as one of the region’s most dynamic new-generation airlines.”
Looking Ahead
With its new Boeing fleet, Vietjet continues to stretch its wings across the vibrant skies of the Asia–Pacific.
Each flight not only brings passengers closer to their destinations but also carries forward the vision of a new-generation Vietnamese airline reaching out to the world.
This journey stands as a testament to creativity, resilience, and global integration, the very values that have transformed Vietjet from a young airline into a symbol of sustainable growth and transformation across the region.