US EditionAirbus Seals VietJet Deal as Hopes Rise at Air Show for Tariff Rollback
- On June 17, 2025, Airbus signed a memorandum of understanding with VietJet at the Paris Air Show for up to 150 A321neo single-aisle jets.
- This deal follows growing aviation market demand in Vietnam and ongoing US tariffs on aircraft imports, alongside a Section 232 investigation launched in early May 2025.
- Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, leading VietJet, highlighted that the extensive order aligns with the airline's strategy to establish Vietnam as a key aviation hub despite ongoing industry challenges such as supply chain disruptions and recent geopolitical conflicts.
- The $9.4 billion deal reflects Airbus’s strong position in Vietnam, where it operates 86% of planes, while US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy backed returning to the 1979 zero-tariff trade agreement.
- The agreement signals potential easing of trade tensions but the industry still faces uncertainty due to tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and recent aviation accidents under Boeing’s investigation.
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Airbus seals VietJet deal as hopes rise at air show for tariff rollback
Airbus struck a deal with budget airline VietJet for up to 150 single-aisle jets at the Paris Airshow on Tuesday, where industry hopes for a return to tariff-free trade were given a boost by U.S. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy.
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Airbus seals VietJet deal as hopes rise at air show for end to tariffs
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Airbus Dominates Paris Airshow with VietJet Deal Amid Trade Tariff Turmoil
Airbus secured a significant deal with VietJet for up to 150 jets at the Paris Airshow, signaling robust business despite challenging tariff conditions. The U.S. Transport Secretary voiced support for returning to a 1979 zero-tariff aviation trade agreement amid ongoing aerospace tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
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