Boeing has long recognized the importance of Vietnam and, for more than 25 years, has worked to develop and strengthen Vietnam’s aerospace capabilities. In recognition of Vietnam’s growing aviation industry, diverse economy, and investment in a highly skilled workforce, Boeing has been strengthening its presence in Vietnam, supporting local capability building. Boeing inaugurated its permanent office in Hanoi in May 2023, further strengthening this commitment to Vietnam.

Boeing’s relationship with Vietnam began in 1995, when Vietnam Airlines leased three Boeing 767-300ERs (Extended Range). The first business transaction between Vietnam and the U.S., under the historic Bilateral Trade Agreement, was Vietnam Airlines’ purchase of four Boeing 777-200ERs in January 2001. Vietnam Airlines currently operates 11 Boeing 787-9s and four 787-10s, serving international routes between Vietnam and Europe as well as domestic and regional routes. In August 2019, the airline took delivery of the first of eight 787-10s, on lease from Air Lease Corp. Vietnam Airlines operated its first direct flight between Vietnam and the U.S. in October 2021 with its 787-9. VietJet, a privately held airline currently holding the largest market share in Vietnam, has 200  737 MAX aircraft on order to support VietJet’s growth plans in the Asia region.

Boeing has continued its commitment to developing Vietnam’s commercial aviation sector by facilitating new airplane leases, sourcing parts from companies based in Vietnam and working with the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam and Vietnam Airlines to provide on-the-job training as well as helping Vietnam integrate itself into the global aviation environment to meet International Civil Aviation Organization standards.

Boeing’s work with suppliers based in Vietnam

As an expanding manufacturing hub, Vietnam has emerged as a central node in regional and global supply chains. Boeing is committed to its strong relationships with Vietnamese suppliers and partnering to create a strong, efficient and resilient global supply chain to deliver the highest-quality products and services for our customers. For the past decade, suppliers based in Vietnam have been manufacturing advanced aircraft parts, including aerostructures, electronic components and composites, and software services. Boeing is bringing best practices in supply chain quality and safety to Vietnam through knowledge-sharing on managing supply chain quality, readiness and health.

Through impactful community investments and dedicated employee engagement, Boeing and its employees support innovative partnerships and programs that align with the company’s strategic objectives worldwide. The list of grant partners and projects in 2024 in Vietnam include:

• Giving it Back to Kids: STEM education for students in Quang Nam and Da Nang province, Central Vietnam.
• Kenan Foundation Asia: Train teachers in STEM to improve learning outcomes in science and math for students in Hanoi and Bach Ninh province.
• The Asia Foundation: Strengthen IT skills for disadvantaged youths in Hanoi.
• PeaceTrees Vietnam: Demining and explosive ordinance risk education in Quang Trị and Quang Binh province, Central Vietnam.
• Hagar USA: Trafficking prevention and response in Vietnam.
• Room to Read: Build literacy skills for students and establish libraries in primary schools in Vietnam.
• Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation: Aid to survivors of human trafficking.
• AIP Foundation: Build safe school zones to lower road fatalities due to dangerous conditions.
• Vinacapital Foundation: Empower ethnic girls through fostering education and combating social prejudice.
• DOVE Fund: Hygiene support, build latrines for elementary and secondary schools in GioLinh.
• East Meets West Foundation: Upgrade infrastructure in primary schools in Quang Nam and Hue province.

Learn more about Boeing’s global engagement strategy