Vietjet leases three A320s from AWAS

AWAS has announced that it has agreed to lease Vietjet three new A320 aircraft from its new order pipeline. Vietjet, a new customer to AWAS, is an expanding low cost carrier operating a modern, all-A320 fleet from Vietnam's three major economic and tourist hubs - Ho Chi Minh City, Danang and Hanoi, and is the first private airline in Vietnam to be licensed to operate domestic and international flights.

These new sharklet-equipped A320 aircraft will assist Vietjet with their plans to expand into ASEAN and North Asian networks which will include regional destinations such as Busan, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Singapore and Taipei.

Pritam Singh, Vice President Business Development Vietjet remarked on the signing of this deal: “Vietjet is very pleased to agree with AWAS for the lease of these three new A320 aircraft to join our growing fleet. We have been successful with our LCC model and dedication to quality passenger service, offering many a new, lower cost alternative to enjoy regional air travel...opening-up new tourist and business opportunities across Vietnam as well as our international destinations.”
Ray Sisson, President & CEO AWAS, commented: “The people of AWAS are very proud today to add Vietjet as a new customer. Their ability to offer a high-quality LCC model to their customers has met with strong success.”

JT Foo, VP Sales Asia Pacific AWAS also commented, “We pride ourselves on being able to understand an airline’s unique business model and plans for growth. We worked with Vietjet to offer aircraft at the right time, and with the right specifications to meet their needs, to help fuel their further growth.”