Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao’s Conglomerate Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737-8 Aircraft from $32 Billion Order

On the morning of September 21st, local time in Seattle (evening of September 21st, Hanoi time), as part of bilateral activities, President Luong Cuong and the high-level Vietnamese delegation attended the aircraft handover ceremony between Boeing and Vietjet at Boeing’s facility in Seattle.

Vietjet officially received the first Boeing 737-8 aircraft from its historic order of 200 planes, valued at $25 billion with Boeing.

The new aircraft will enhance Vietjet’s operations in the dynamic regional market, elevating the experience for millions of passengers. Simultaneously, Boeing’s aircraft supports Vietjet’s global expansion ambitions, fostering sustainable growth both regionally and internationally for this next-generation airline.

Speaking at the event, Vietjet Chairman Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao emphasized that receiving the first Boeing aircraft from the historic order marks a significant milestone in nearly a decade of collaboration between Vietjet and Boeing. She also affirmed this as a new symbol of the Vietnam-U.S. relationship.

“The delivery of the first Boeing aircraft from this historic order is the culmination of nearly a decade of partnership between Boeing and Vietjet, ushering in a new phase of hundreds of aircraft deliveries in the coming years. This event strengthens bilateral trade, symbolizes the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the U.S., and fulfills our ambition to conquer the skies. It also delivers tangible benefits to both economies and creates numerous jobs for Americans,” said Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao.

Meanwhile, Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, expressed Boeing’s pride in being the aircraft manufacturer for Vietjet, a leading dynamic airline driving innovative breakthroughs in aviation services. This milestone marks the beginning of subsequent deliveries, solidifying the strong partnership between Vietjet and Boeing as they jointly expand their reach toward a brighter future. It also contributes significantly to trade between Vietnam and the United States.

“On behalf of the entire Boeing team, we are honored to join Vietjet Air in celebrating the arrival of their first Boeing aircraft. The 737-8 fleet will support Vietjet’s network expansion, enabling new routes across Southeast Asia and reinforcing their position as one of the region’s most dynamic next-generation airlines,” said Stephanie Pope.