Report, photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA
On 19 April 2025, two C909 aircraft wet-leased by Chengdu Airlines to Vietjet Air officially launch the "Hanoi = Con Dao = Ho Chi Minh" routes, marking the start of commercial operations of Chinese commercial aircraft in Vietnam.
Wet leasing is an internationally accepted aircraft leasing method. The lessor not only provides aircraft, but also provides support in terms of crew, safety management, maintenance guarantee and operation control. In response to VietJet Air's wet-lease of C909 aircraft, the lessor Chengdu Airlines has set up a special team to actively promote various preparations and use its rich experience in operating C909 aircraft to efficiently ensure the smooth operation of the aircraft in Vietnam.
Vietjet Air is the first private airline in Vietnam. It mainly operates domestic routes in Vietnam and international routes in the Asia-Pacific region. Its annual passenger transport volume ranks among the top in Vietnam. Vietjet Air's wet-lease of two C909 aircraft will further enhance its fleet capacity, enrich the regional route network, and help the development of Vietnam's air transport market.
To date, three overseas airlines, namely, TransNusa, Lao Airlines and Vietjet Air, have used C909 aircraft to open 15 routes in Southeast Asia, transporting more than 250,000 passengers.
