While the world's attention is towards the second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean chairman Kim Jong Un, two Vietnamese signed deals with Boeing for more than 100 aircraft.



During a signing event attended by US President Donald Trump and Vietnam General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Vietnamese based airlines VietJet and Bamboo Airways signed deals for new 737s and 787s in a huge win for Boeing in Asia.



The biggest aircraft order that was signed was from VietJet, which finalized its order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets worth around USD $12.7 billion. Along with the Boeing jets, VietJet also signed an agreement for an engine purchase along with a maintenance deal with engine maker General Electric. The additional order will bring the total number of 737 MAX jets ordered by the Vietnamese-based low cost carrier to up to 200.

Following VietJets deals, Vietnamese-based startup carrier Bamboo Airways signed a deal with Boeing for 10 787 Dreamliners worth USD $2.9 billion, adding to the 20 it has previously ordered. The 787s are expected to be used on planned long haul flights to Europe and the US, which the new airline has expressed interest to serve.

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