At the Boeing Aerospace Industry Forum in Hanoi on August 25, a Boeing representative said it is trying to become a strategic partner with Vietnam and boost the capacity of the country’s aerospace industry to international standards. Like Samsung and Intel, Boeing is promoting connections with suppliers and universities in Vietnam to establish foundations for long-term development.
Vietjet Air and Boeing signed an agreement during the Farnborough International AirShow 2022 in the UK from July 18 to 22 on restructuring and continuing with a contract for 200 Boeing 737 aircraft. Vietjet’s order, totaling $35 billion, includes aircraft and engineering services.
On May 11, during his working visit to the US, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Mr. Axel Van Trotsenburg, Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank, and leaders of major US enterprises and corporations. At the meeting, he expressed his appreciation to Boeing leaders over their cooperation and gave his support to its aircraft being used in Vietnam and its plans to expand facilities in the country, including a warranty and maintenance facility.
Aircraft maker Boeing will open an office in Hanoi, adding that it will continue to invest in and support Vietnam’s aviation industry despite Covid-19 seriously affecting the country.