Vietjet takes delivery of first Boeing 737-8 in $32bn order

The handover ceremony took place on September 21 at Boeing’s Delivery Centre in the US city of Seattle, Washington, with Vietnam’s State President Luong Cuong, senior officials from both countries, and business partners in attendance. The event marks the beginning of Vietjet’s rollout of 200 Boeing 737 aircraft, underscoring the growing aviation and economic ties between Vietnam and the United States.

Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong and president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stephanie Pope, sign the delivery certificate

The event coincided with the 30^th anniversary of Vietnam–US diplomatic normalisation and marked a major milestone in the partnership between Vietjet and Boeing. It also stood as a powerful symbol of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reinforcing trade and investment ties while supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs in the US.

The new aircraft, along with hundreds more to be delivered in the forthcoming years, will be deployed on Vietjet’s high-demand regional routes, enhancing the travel experience for millions of passengers.

The new deal also underscores Vietjet’s commitment to expanding its international network, while contributing to the sustainable development of the aviation industry regionally and globally.

Vietnam’s President Luong Cuong, together with leaders of Vietjet and Boeing in Seattle

"The first Boeing aircraft received under this historic order is the result of nearly a decade-long partnership between Boeing and Vietjet. It marks the start of hundreds more deliveries in the years ahead," said Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, chairwoman of Vietjet, speaking at the event.

"This milestone strengthens bilateral trade, symbolises the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and reflects our shared ambition to reach new heights in aviation. It also delivers real benefits to both economies and creates more jobs for the American people," she added.

Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said, "On behalf of the Boeing team, we are honoured to join Vietjet in celebrating the airline’s first Boeing airplane. The 737-8 will support the airline’s network growth, opening new routes to serve Southeast Asia and reinforcing the strength of one of the region’s most dynamic new-generation airlines."

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