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Vietnam's leading low-cost carrier connecting Asia.

Founded

2011

Headquarters

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

VietJet Air is a Vietnamese low-cost carrier founded in 2011, operating as the first privately owned commercial airline in Vietnam. The airline rapidly expanded to become one of the largest carriers in Southeast Asia, offering domestic and international routes across the region. Known for its vibrant branding and competitive fares, VietJet has built a reputation for making air travel accessible to a broader segment of the Vietnamese population. The airline is publicly listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange. VietJet has pursued aggressive fleet expansion and route development, partnering with major aircraft manufacturers and establishing itself as a key player in the booming Asian aviation market.

Hubs & network

VietJet's primary hubs are Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.

Fleet

VietJet operates an all-Airbus fleet consisting primarily of A320 and A321 family aircraft, with orders placed for A321XLR jets.

Notable facts

›VietJet was the first privately owned commercial airline in Vietnam.
›The airline is listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) under the ticker VJC.
›CEO Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao became one of Asia's wealthiest self-made female billionaires largely through VietJet.
›VietJet gained international attention for promotional 'bikini flights' featuring cabin crew in swimwear.
›The airline has placed large aircraft orders with Airbus and Boeing, signaling long-term expansion ambitions.

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Encyclopaedia

Vietjet Aviation JSC, operating as VietJet Air, is a Vietnamese low-cost airline based in Hanoi. It was the first privately owned airline to be established in Vietnam, being granted its initial approval to operate by the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance during November 2007. As of its launch in December 2011, it became the second private airline to offer domestic service in Vietnam, as well as the fifth airline overall to offer civil domestic flights. VietJet Air is owned by Sovico Holdings, HDBank, other organisational investors, and individual stakeholders.

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