- by foxnews
- 14 Mar 2025
During Vietnam̢۪s General Secretary To Lam̢۪s official visit to Singapore, Vietjet announced the launch of a new direct route connecting Singapore and Phu Quoc, alongside the signing of a US$300 million aircraft financing agreement with Carlyle Aviation Partners. This milestone strengthens Singapore-Vietnam connectivity and fosters sustainable development between the two nations.
Since introducing its Singapore-Ho Chi Minh City route in 2014, Vietjet has operated over 16,000 flights, transporting more than 2.6 million passengers between the two countries. The new Singapore-Phu Quoc route is set to boost tourism and strengthen economic, trade, and cultural ties.
Carlyle Aviation Partners, the aviation arm of The Carlyle Group, manages 363 aircraft across 53 countries. The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm with US$447 billion in assets, plays a vital role in the international aviation supply chain.
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