Vietjet has awarded ST Engineering a comprehensive component maintenance-by-the-hour contract.

ST Engineering will provide Vietjet with a full suite of component support solutions covering component pooling, repair, overhaul, modification, main base kits, component health monitoring and logistics services for the airline’s entire fleet.

“We value the fact that ST Engineering can provide on-site MRO services as well as leverage their global component support network to support our international flight operations 24/7,” said Vietjet’s vice president Ho Ngoc Yen Phuong. “We are assured that they will be a reliable partner to support the flexibility in our technical operations and maintenance as we focus on expanding our flight network internationally.”

ST Engineering’s president of commercial aerospace Jeffrey Lam commented: “The component MRO facilities, together with life-cycle support capabilities, in our global network will be able to provide excellent support to Vietjet’s fleet. When combined with our comprehensive component solutions, we are confident in helping Vietjet achieve significant cost-savings and enjoy operational reliability at the same time.”