RTX’s Collins Aerospace signs nacelle MRO agreement with VietJet Group

RTX's Collins Aerospace signs nacelle MRO agreement with VietJet Group

Strategic collaboration strengthens RTX's position in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE (Sept. 26, 2024) - MRO Asia Pacific - Collins Aerospace, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), signed an exclusive, long-term agreement with VietJet and VietJet Thailand, a subsidiary of Vietjet Air, for CFM56-5B nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services.

VietJet and Thai VietJet, operate the second-largest CFM56-5B fleet in Asia Pacific. This collaboration significantly expands Collins' business for nacelle aftermarket services on legacy fleets in the region.

Under the agreement, VietJet Group will benefit from preferred and enhanced support terms, which will also extend to nacelle repair for its PW1100G-JM fleet.

"This agreement with VietJet Group marks a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting the growing aviation market in Asia Pacific," said Kevin Browne, vice president of Aftermarket and Customer Support at Collins Aerospace.

Vietjet is Vietnam's largest private carrier, and a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. It has been a pioneering airline across the region and around the world.

About Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space exploration, and more.

About RTX

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon - we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of $69 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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