Market Chatter: Vietnam Airlines Targets Up to 25 Airbus Planes for New Low-cost Unit

06:41 AM EDT, 10/16/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Vietnam Airlines wants to secure 20 to 25 Airbus (AIR.PA) aircraft to relaunch a low-cost venture as soon as 2027, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Asian airline began approaching a aircraft leasing companies for the European aircraft manufacturer's A321neo jets, but the plans and timeline remain subject to changes, according to the report. Airbus and Vietnam Airlines did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)