Airbus to expand aerospace cooperation with Vietnam
VOV.VN - Airbus is ready to expand cooperation with Vietnam, including developing the aerospace industry in the country, said Johan Pelissier, head of Asia Pacific for the Airbus Defense and Space division.
Vietnam has potential for developing the aerospace industry, said Pelissier at a press briefing on December 7.
Airbus produced Vietnam’s first earth observation satellite, VNREDSat-1, launched into orbit in 2013. It is currently working closely with the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology to introduce a solution for the VNREDSat-2 satellite that can transmits images with high quality resolution.
At the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022 in Hanoi, Airbus is said to introduce a variety of helicopters and military transport aircraft that can fly longer and consume less fuel.
Hoang Tri Mai, CEO of Airbus Vietnam, said Vietnam is a key market for Airbus. In addition to commercial aircraft, the group is providing helicopters suitable for military operations, the oil and gas industry, search and rescue, and for the air force.
Airbus has 20 military propeller and transport aircraft that are performing missions including transportation, public services, oil and gas exploration and production, and military operations in Vietnam.
Currently, the number of Airbus helicopters accounts for 12% of the market share in Vietnam, of which its aircraft accounts for 50% of the helicopter fleet for oil and gas exploration and production.