Vietjet signs deal for MRO in Laos

Vietjet and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Laos announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement multiple aviation-related projects, including a plan to establish the airline’s Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) facility in Laos. Vietjet will collaborate with the Department of Civil Aviation of Laos to implement aviation-related projects and further expand air transport activities in Laos, which is expected to create up to 2,500 new jobs in the country’s aviation sector. The airline’s MRO facility in Laos will work with Vietjet Aviation Academy to oversee the training of the new workforce in line with international aviation standards. In return, as the airline’s partner, the Department of Civil Aviation of Laos will provide administrative, legal, and facility support, and coordinate with other agencies to facilitate the projects. In 2023, Vietjet launched a regional aircraft maintenance center in cooperation with Lao Airlines. Earlier this year, Vietjet inaugurated its first route between Vietnam and Laos, linking Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane. Vietnam currently stands as one of Laos’ largest investors and trading partners, with 255 active investment projects in Laos totalling US$5.5 billion. The projects focus on various industries including transport, tourism, science, and technology, promoting trade exchanges, sustainable development, and shared prosperity for Laos, Vietnam, and the region. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]