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On September 10, within the framework of the official visit to the French Republic of General Secretary and President of Vietnam To Lam, CFM International and Vietjet signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on cooperation in research and assessment of the ability to develop maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capacity of CFM LEAP engines in Vietnam. Download CFM International and Vietjet sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) on cooperation in research and assessment of the ability to develop capacity for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of CFM LEAP engines in Vietnam. According to the Letter of Intent, CFM plans to propose a consulting agreement to support Vietjet in comprehensive assessment of engine maintenance needs, technical capacity, infrastructure, equipment, human resources and necessary conditions to consider developing MRO solutions for the LEAP engine line in Vietnam. This is a strategically significant step in the context that Vietjet is developing a large-scale new generation fleet. Research to establish LEAP engine MRO capacity in the future not only serves the companys long-term exploitation needs but also opens up opportunities to develop a high-tech aviation industry in Vietnam, train a team of engineers to international standards and gradually enhance Vietnams position in the global aviation value chain. Mr. Gael Meheust, President and General Director of CFM International, said: Vietnam is one of the most dynamic aviation markets in the world. We are pleased to continue to strengthen our successful partnership with Vietjet through evaluating the ability to develop engine maintenance capacity in Vietnam. CFM will leverage global experience to provide Vietjet with a comprehensive assessment, contributing to the long-term and sustainable development vision of Vietnams aviation industry. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Son, General Director of Vietjet, shared: A strong aviation industry does not only need a modern fleet and a wide flight network. worldwide, but also requires the ability to master technology, techniques and high-quality human resources. Cooperating with CFM is an important step in Vietjets strategy of building a comprehensive aviation ecosystem in Vietnam. We expect this initiative to create a foundation for developing the latest generation of engine maintenance capabilities, training generations of internationally qualified engineers and bringing Vietnam deeper into the global aviation value chain. 2014, when the airline received the first Airbus A320ceo aircraft using CFM56 engines. Vietjet currently operates 50 Airbus A320ceo and A321ceo aircraft equipped with CFM56-5B engines. The relationship between the two sides is entering a new phase with Vietjets program of 200 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, including the 737-8 and 737-8-200 versions, using CFM LEAP-1B engines.Phan TrangSee moreVietjet opens sale of 3.1 million tickets for Tet Dinh Mui 2027See moreVietjet and Vikki fuel the fire - The stands are bright red, Vietnam won to convince Thailand 2-0. See moreVietjet resumes 5 flights to Da Lat. See moreVietjet opens direct flight Colombo - Ho Chi Minh City, opening the way to the island nation of Sri Lanka. See moreVietjet expands flight network to Philippines and Thailand.
