
Two C909 aircraft wet-leased by Chengdu Airlines to Vietjet Air officially opened the route of "Hanoi = Con Dao = Ho Chi Minh City" on April 19th, 2025, marking the beginning of commercial operation of China's commercial aircraft in Vietnam.
Wet leasing is an internationally accepted aircraft leasing method. The lessor not only provides the aircraft but also offers support in the aspects such as crew, safety management, maintenance support, and operation control. With respect to the wet lease of the C909 aircraft to Vietjet Air, Chengdu Airlines, the lessor, has established a special team to actively promote all preparatory work and leverage 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, mainly operating domestic routes in Vietnam and international routes in the Asia-Pacific region. Its annual volume of passenger transport ranks among the top in Vietnam. Vietjet Air's wet lease of the two C909 aircraft this time will further enhance its fleet capacity, enrich its regional route network, and contribute to the development of Vietnam's air transport market.
So far, three overseas airlines, namely TransNusa, Lao Airlines and Vietjet Air, have cumulatively used C909 aircraft to open 15 routes in Southeast Asia, carrying more than 250,000 passengers.