Vietjet, Thales sign aircraft maintenance deal

Vietjet has finalized a significant agreement with Thales to secure comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for its Airbus A320 and A330 fleets. This Repair-By-The-Hour contract will see Thales providing specialized component maintenance support directly aimed at enhancing the availability of Vietjet’s aircraft. Key objectives of this partnership involve reducing operational lifecycle costs associated with these planes while simultaneously accelerating repair turnaround times. The companies emphasized that this collaboration is designed to improve overall fleet performance through optimized maintenance strategies. Details regarding the financial terms or specific components covered within the deal were not disclosed in the announcement.