Vietjet Thailand takes off: First Boeing 737-8 aircraft landed!

Vietjet Thailand takes off: First Boeing 737-8 aircraft landed!

Vietjet Thailand reached an exciting milestone on November 24, 2025: the first Boeing 737-8 aircraft landed at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. This new fleet is part of an ambitious plan to support the growth of traveler demand in the region and expand existing routes. Aviation Week reports that the aircraft will be used commercially as early as next month.

A true novelty!: The Boeing 737-8 will initially be used on the popular domestic route Bangkok–Chiang Mai, which is scheduled to start in December 2025. An international flight is even being planned to Cam Ranh, Vietnam. Loud Vietnam.vn This aircraft is only the first of a total of 50 Boeing 737s that are scheduled to be delivered to the airline by 2028.

Technological innovations and sustainable development

The new 737-8 has some notable technical features. With improved aerodynamics and the powerful LEAP-1B engines, which are even compatible with sustainable aviation fuel, CO2 emissions are reduced by 15 to 20 percent and noise is reduced by up to 50 percent, significantly increasing the airline's environmental friendliness. Flight Global highlights that the aircraft's maximum range is up to 6,570 km and the Boeing Sky interior design will provide passengers with a spacious and modern travel experience.

Vietjet plans to use these new aircraft not only on existing routes, but also to expand the network to North Asia. The destination is destinations such as South Korea, Japan and mainland China. The Boeing 737-8 will expand the existing Airbus fleet at Vietjet Thailand, which continues to operate in Vietnam. In this way, Vietjet not only promotes aviation, but also contributes to economic growth and strengthening bilateral trade relations between Vietnam and the USA.

A big step for Vietjet

The handover of the first Boeing 737-8 to Vietjet is an important step in the company's history. Vietjet originally placed an order for 100 737 Max jets in 2016 and increased this to a total of 200 aircraft in 2018. The first deliveries were delayed due to specific challenges related to the aircraft type. Therefore, the ceremonial handover of this first jet is a real cause for celebration, especially given the high standards that Vietjet sets.

At a time when air traffic is slowly picking up again, Vietjet is showing a good hand with this investment in expanding its capacities and adapting to growing traveler demand in a timely manner. The airlines don't have it easy, and Vietjet's safety - the company was awarded 7 stars for the highest safety standards - is on the right path to a sustainable and successful future in air transport.