Vietnam’s
General Secretary To Lam and senior Vietnamese, U.S. officials witness US$6.3
billion Vietjet agreements with U.S. partners
(Vietjet, Washington, D.C.,
February 18, 2026) –
Vietjet has signed multiple strategic
agreements with leading U.S. corporations and financial institutions with a
total value exceeding US$6.3 billion.
Vietjet and Pratt & Whitney exchange an agreement for the selection of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and maintenance services for 44 Airbus aircraft, valued at approximately US$5.4 billion
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of
Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam, alongside senior Vietnamese and U.S.
government officials in Washington, D.C., where General Secretary To Lam attends the
opening session of the United States-led Board of Peace, an international body established to
support peace, stability and reconstruction in Gaza, at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The event was held amid continued momentum in Vietnam–U.S.
relations, particularly across the economic, financial, and technology sectors.
On this occasion, the State Bank of Vietnam and the U.S. Department of the
Treasury also issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to enhanced
cooperation under the Vietnam–U.S. Macroeconomic and Financial Policy Dialogue
framework.
US$5.4 Billion Engine and Maintenance Services Agreement
with Pratt & Whitney
Vietjet and Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, a
global leader in aircraft engines and engine services headquartered in the
United States, signed an agreement for the selection of Pratt &
Whitney GTFTM engines, and comprehensive maintenance services for 44
A321NEO and A321XLR aircraft. The total estimated value of the contract is
approximately US$5.4 billion.
Pratt & Whitney will provide new-generation engines to optimize operational performance, reduce operating costs, and lower emissions, supporting Vietjet’s sustainable development and green transition strategy.
Boeing 737-8 Aircraft Financing Agreement with U.S. Partner
Vietjet and Pratt & Whitney exchange an agreement for the selection of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and maintenance services for 44 Airbus aircraft, valued at approximately US$5.4 billion
Vietjet also signed an aircraft financing agreement with
Griffin Global Asset Management to finance six Boeing 737-8 aircraft, valued at
approximately US$965 million at list prices.
The agreement
marks a significant step in Vietjet’s strategy to diversify international
funding sources while strengthening its financial capacity and capital
structure in line with global standards.
A
Milestone in Vietnam–U.S. Aviation and Economic Cooperation
With a combined
value exceeding US$6.3 billion, the agreements carry importance beyond their
commercial impact. They support deeper collaboration in technology and finance,
contribute to job creation, and strengthen value chain integration between the
two economies.
Vietjet
Managing Director Nguyen Thanh Son said: “These agreements in the United
States reflect Vietjet’s strong commitment to expanding the scale of international partnerships and developing a modern,
sustainable fleet. They provide a solid foundation to enhance our financial
strength, elevate operational standards, and support long-term growth for the
aviation industry in Vietnam and globally.”
The
Vision of a Multinational Aviation Group
The strategic
agreements signed in Washington, D.C. reinforce Vietjet’s long-term vision as a
dynamic, globally integrated aviation group with strong international
competitiveness.
They also
contribute to advancing the Vietnam–U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by
promoting capital flows, technology collaboration, and value chain integration
in a new phase of economic development.
