VietJetAir (VJ, Hanoi Noi Bai International) has established a dedicated cargo unit which has plans to begin commercial operations during the second half fo the year.
Vietjet Air Cargo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Do Xuan Quang said he expects to commence operations in October this year using an unspecified cargo aircraft. According to Do, the bellyhold capacity onboard VietJetAir's A320/A321ceo fleet is insufficient for their needs hence the acquisition of a dedicated freighter.
“We are planning to buy or lease a freighter and really build up our cargo operations," he told The Loadstar.
According to Quang, VietJet Air Cargo has already secured its first contract - with a logistics company in Korea. Initial services will focus on Southeast Asia, with Singapore Changi, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Hong Kong International, and Manila Ninoy Aquino International key destinations. Should those services prove profitable, flights to Tokyo Narita, Seoul Incheon, Shanghai Pudong, and Dubai International are planned.
"After that, if successful, we will continue to expand to Europe - Frankfurt, Amsterdam Schiphol, London, Paris, - and even New York. These are our big plans for the future," he added.
