Vietjet signs deals with China firms for COMAC jets, new routes and new interiors from AVIC

Vietjet has announced five new routes between Vietnam and China, alongside two major strategic agreements with SPDB Financial Leasing for the finance lease of 10 COMAC C909 aircraft, and with AVIC Cabin Systems to develop aircraft interiors and aviation supporting industries. Together, these initiatives mark a significant step forward in expanding Vietjet’s network, strengthening its fleet and financing capabilities, and advancing aviation technology cooperation between Vietnam and China, while enhancing broader connectivity across the Asia-Pacific. The announcements were made during the state visit of Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam to China, at the invitation of Chinese General Secretary and President Xi Jinping. At the Investment Cooperation Conference in Beijing, Vietjet unveiled five new routes: Hanoi–Hangzhou, Hanoi–Enshi, Hanoi–Huangshan, Ho Chi Minh City–Guilin, and Ho Chi Minh City–Huangshan. The Hanoi–Enshi and Ho Chi Minh City–Guilin routes have been operating since early April 2026. These additions further expand Vietjet’s growing international network, strengthening links between key economic, cultural, and tourism hubs, while supporting the Vietnam–China Tourism Cooperation Year. Over more than a decade, Vietjet has operated 131 routes between Vietnam and China, completing nearly 70,000 flights and carrying approximately 14.5 million passengers, connecting 55 Chinese cities with Vietnam’s major destinations. As part of its growth strategy, Vietjet has also signed an agreement with SPDB Financial Leasing (SPDBFL), a subsidiary of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, to finance aircraft through operating leases, with a larger scale and deeper level of cooperation, covering up to 10 COMAC C909 aircraft. The agreement lays the groundwork for the introduction of COMAC aircraft on routes between Vietnam and China, supporting the airline’s continued network expansion. It will also enable the airline to expand and modernise its fleet through diversified financing structures, optimise operational efficiency, and strengthen access to international capital markets. This fleet growth is expected to support increased capacity across Vietjet’s broader international network, helping the airline sustain competitive fares and meet growing travel demand across the region. Complementing its network and fleet expansion, Vietjet has also entered into a comprehensive cooperation agreement with AVIC Cabin Systems to develop aircraft interiors and strengthen aviation supporting industries. Through collaboration with Jiatai, a member of AVIC Cabin Systems, the partnership will also promote supply chain localisation and facilitate technology transfer. A broader range of cooperation initiatives was also announced across aviation finance, engineering, logistics, and supply chains, reflecting a growing trend of deeper, more integrated partnerships between airlines, financial institutions, and industrial players. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]