Vietjet selects RTX’s Pratt & Whitney to power 44 additional A320neo family aircraft

(Vietjet, Singapore, Feb 04, 2026) – Vietjet Air and Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announce that the airline has selected an additional 44 GTF-powered Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including 24 A321neos and 20 A321XLRs, bringing its total orders to 137 GTF-powered aircraft.

Vietjet Managing Director Nguyen Thanh Son (right) and Rick Deurloo, President of Commercial Engines, Pratt & Whitney (left), exchange the agreement to select engines and engine maintenance services for 44 A321neo and A321XLR aircraft in the presence of Vietjet Chairwoman Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao at the Singapore Airshow 2026

Deliveries will start in July 2026. Pratt & Whitney will also provide Vietjet with engine maintenance through a 12-year EngineWise® Comprehensive service agreement. 

Vietjet is a rapidly growing airline with an expansive fleet and flight network. “Vietjet values our relationship with Pratt & Whitney and its latest generation technology,” said Vietjet Managing Director Nguyen Thanh Son. “The GTF engine is powering our growth with industry-leading operating economics and fuel efficiency of up to 20%. We continue to trust in the long-term, comprehensive and responsible partnership with Pratt & Whitney.”

Based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, Vietjet received its first A321neo aircraft in 2018 and currently operates a fleet of 42 GTF-powered A321neo aircraft. Prior to this order, Vietjet committed to up to 93 aircraft of this type.

“Ten years ago, Vietjet joined the Pratt & Whitney GTF family and this selection demonstrates the airline’s continued confidence in the GTF engine," said Rick Deurloo, President of Commercial Engines, Pratt & Whitney. “With this latest order, Vietjet will further realize the benefits of the most efficient engine for single-aisle aircraft and our ongoing commitment to enabling their network expansion.”

The GTF is the most efficient engine for the single aisle market, delivering up to 20% lower fuel consumption and a 75% smaller noise footprint compared to the prior generation of engines. To date, more than 2,600 GTF-powered aircraft have been delivered to more than 90 customers worldwide. With enhanced payload and range capability, GTF Advantage engine, which is expected to enter into service later this year, will offer a more durable configuration that delivers up to double the time on wing. Pratt & Whitney continues to invest in expanding GTF MRO network capacity and ramping supply chain output to support customers. 

With a modern, flexible fleet and an expanding route network, Vietjet further reaffirms its long-term vision as a multinational aviation group, driving aviation growth and regional economic development. The airline currently operates an extensive Asia-Pacific network, connecting Vietnam and Thailand with Australia, India, Kazakhstan, China, Japan and South Korea, among others, while progressively expanding to destinations in Europe. Vietjet aims to provide the best flying experience at the most competitive cost for passengers through strategic partnerships with leading aviation and technology partners in the industry worldwide.