Vietjet's First A330neo Completes Maiden Test Flight in France
Vietjet's first A330neo has completed its maiden test flight in Toulouse, France. It is the first of 40 aircraft the airline plans to receive. Based on the unit price of the initial order, the 40 aircraft have an estimated list price of about VND 390 trillion; the actual total contract value has not been disclosed. A delivery date has not been announced.
Vietjet's first A330neo passenger aircraft recently completed its maiden test flight in Toulouse, France. It must undergo further checks before it can be delivered and enter commercial service. According to aircraft fleet tracking website Phil's Airline Fleet News, the aircraft has manufacturer serial number MSN 2150 and used the registration F-WWKY for its test flight in France. Its planned registration is VN-A821. No date has been announced for its arrival in Vietnam.
Vietjet's first A330neo passenger aircraft has completed its maiden test flight in France.（VietVance）
This is the first A330neo produced for Vietjet by Airbus. According to Airbus specifications, the A330-900neo variant with the highest maximum takeoff weight can reach 253 tonnes. Its cruising speed is about 870 km/h, and its maximum range is 13,600 km. Depending on the cabin layout, it can accommodate up to 465 seats.
The A330-900neo variant with the highest maximum takeoff weight can reach 253 tonnes.（VietVance）
In July 2024, Vietjet signed a contract to buy 20 A330neos with a total list price of US$7.4 billion, equivalent to about VND 195 trillion. In May 2025, during the French president's visit to Vietnam, Vietjet ordered another 20, bringing its total order to 40 aircraft. Based on the unit price of the initial contract, the 40 aircraft have an estimated list price of about US$14.8 billion, equivalent to about VND 390 trillion. This estimate is not a disclosed actual total contract price.
Vietjet plans to receive 40 A330neo widebody aircraft.（VietVance）
Vietjet currently operates A330-300 aircraft on several international routes. Under its plan, the additional A330neos will expand its widebody fleet, support long-haul routes in the Asia-Pacific region and provide capacity for expansion into the European market.
Source: VietVance
