Vietjet and Qazaq Air have officially unveiled a strategic partnership to establish a new low-cost airline, Vietjet Qazaqstan, marking a significant step in Vietjet's international expansion and deepening aviation ties between Vietnam and Kazakhstan. The announcement was made during the Kazakhstan–Vietnam Business Roundtable, held as part of Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam's state visit to Kazakhstan.
As part of the agreement, Vietnam's Ministry of Finance issued a Foreign Investment Registration Certificate to Aviation Holdings, a Vietjet subsidiary, enabling it to acquire a strategic equity stake in Qazaq Air. The new airline venture will be built on the foundations of Qazaq Air and will operate as a modern, cost-efficient carrier aimed at serving the growing travel demands within Kazakhstan and beyond.
Vietjet Qazaqstan is expected to act as a vital air bridge connecting Kazakhstan with Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and major international destinations. Its operations will support the region's tourism, trade and logistics sectors, while also contributing to socio-economic development through job creation and regional connectivity.
The airline will launch with a planned fleet of at least 20 Boeing 737 aircraft and will implement advanced digital management systems, operational best practices and comprehensive training programmes. In support of this, Vietjet Qazaqstan signed a customer services general terms agreement with Boeing to ensure full technical support, including software, spare parts, pilot and engineer training and aircraft modifications.
This initiative signals a major development in Central Asia's aviation sector and reinforces Vietjet's growing role in global air transport.
