Rajah & Tann Singapore assisted in VietJet’s signing of agreements for 92 Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines worth US$3.8 billion one of the largest engine orders in the world this year. The signing ceremony at the UK Prime Minister’s Office in England in presence of Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam and the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Vietnam underscores the deal’s diplomatic and strategic importance.
These engines will power VietJet’s fleet of Airbus A330neo wide-body aircraft, enabling direct flights to Europe and expanding its global reach. This is a landmark aviation transaction, marking a new chapter in regional connectivity.
Paul Ng, Head of Aviation, shared: “We’re delighted to support our client in this one of the largest aviation asset orders this year. Southeast Asia’s aviation sector is catching up post-pandemic, and this major order reflects the region’s rapid fleet growth—led by economies like Vietnam.”
This deal was led by Head of Aviation, Paul Ng, supported by Partner, Justin Lee; Associate, Nicholas Yeo and Senior Legal Executive, Nguyen Minh-Chau.
