Vietjet and Rolls-Royce sign deal for Trent 7000 engines and services to power new wide-body A330neo fleet

(Vietjet, London, July 23, 2024) – Following its firm order of 20 A330neo widebodies, Vietjet and Rolls-Royce, a leading British aerospace and defence company, today signed an agreement for 40 Trent 7000 engines and the TotalCare engine service to power these A330neo aircraft at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow.

The Trent 7000 is a modern and new generation engine developed by Rolls-Royce focusing on environmental protection and sustainability. Vietjet has committed to the A330neo/Trent 7000 combination as it delivers a 14% better fuel burn per seat, whilst significantly lowering emissions. The reduction in emissions will allow the airline to avoid more than one hundred thousand tons of CO2 over the lifetime of each aircraft.

TotalCare is an industry-leading premium service, supported by data delivered through the Rolls-Royce advanced engine health monitoring system, which helps provide customers with increased operational availability, reliability, and efficiency. The agreement will also complement the airline’s existing TotalCare coverage of Trent 700 powered A330ceo fleet.

Rob Watson, President, Rolls-Royce – Civil Aerospace, said: “We are delighted to execute this service agreement with Vietjet Air, as they expand their operation responsibly and sustainably over the coming years. We look forward to supporting their Trent 7000 fleet for many years under our TotalCare service.”

Dinh Viet Phuong, Vietjet Chief Executive Officer, said: “The combination of modern Trent 7000 engines on the newest generation of Airbus A330neo, supported by premium service TotalCare, will help Vietjet Air reach new technological heights, significantly enhance the quality of our flights, and increase the reliability and efficiency of our operations. Specifically, the addition of the newest generation, high-efficiency Rolls-Royce engines aligns with Vietjet's sustainable development strategy, with its ESG goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.”

The Trent 7000 draws on the technology and experience of the most advanced family of engines in the world. As the latest member of the Trent family, the Trent 7000 is based on Trent XWB technology and has delivered exceptional reliability since its entry into service.

Rolls-Royce develops and delivers complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air, at sea and on land. Rolls-Royce is investing more than GBP1 billion in a program that will deliver further improvements to the Trent engine family. For the Trent 7000 a Durability Enhancement package has been introduced which more than doubles engine time on wing and new enhancements deliver a further improvement of up to 30%.

Vietjet is actively expanding its flight network to numerous international destinations, serving passengers throughout Vietnam, Australia, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, and many more intercontinental destinations. The airline is committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and modern flying experience at the most affordable costs. Currently, Vietjet is strengthening partnerships with leading global aviation and technology partners. Today's agreement with Rolls-Royce marks a significant milestone in advancing the airline's engine technology capabilities and related solutions.