# Vietjet aviation technology and maintenance expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietjet-aviation-technology-and-maintenance-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-15T10:03:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Vietjet is expanding its operations into aviation maintenance, engineering, and digital technology through several strategic partnerships. In mid-September 2026, the airline signed cooperation agreements with the French technology group Thales in Paris. These agreements focus on aircraft technical maintenance, digital technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. To support these initiatives, Vietjet has begun constructing an aircraft technical maintenance center at Long Thành Airport with an investment of nearly $100 million. The facility is designed to service up to 10 aircraft simultaneously and provide services to other airlines. Furthering its technical capabilities, Vietjet entered into a repair-by-the-hour contract with Thales for its Airbus fleet and signed a memorandum of understanding regarding digital aviation and predictive analytics. Additionally, the airline signed a letter of intent with CFM International to investigate developing in-country maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities for CFM LEAP engines in Vietnam. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Vietjet signs aviation technology and maintenance deals with Thales and CFM Vietjet has signed agreements with Thales and CFM International for aircraft maintenance, digital aviation, and AI-enhanced operations to support its growing international network. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietjet-signs-aviation-technology-and-maintenance-deals-with-thales-and-cfm ### 2026-09-12: Vietjet partners with Thales to expand into aviation maintenance and AI Vietjet is diversifying into aviation maintenance and AI through a new partnership with France's Thales and a $100 million technical center at Long Thành Airport. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietjet-partners-with-thales-to-expand-into-aviation-maintenance-and-ai --- Cite as: Vietjet aviation technology and maintenance expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietjet-aviation-technology-and-maintenance-expansion