Vietnam Airlines and CAE Partner on Simulator Infrastructure Expansion

Vietnam Airlines has signed a new strategic cooperation agreement with CAE, a Canada-headquartered aviation training and simulation company. The agreement covers various aspects of aviation personnel training, simulator-system maintenance, and technical support.

The existing training complex at Vietnam Airlines comprises four Full Flight Simulators, including devices for Airbus A320/A321-family aircraft, the Airbus A350, and Boeing 787. In 2012, the airline introduced its first CAE-manufactured A320 simulator, VN001. The new agreement includes research into advanced simulation technologies and evaluation of opportunities to invest in additional simulator infrastructure.

Vietnam Airlines is preparing for a larger fleet-development cycle that includes a project for 50 new narrowbody aircraft during 2030-2032 and plans to lease approximately 20 additional narrowbodies for 2027-2028. The airline has separately identified acquisition of 30 widebody aircraft after 2030 as a strategic project.

The agreement was concluded during Vietnam's September 2026 visit to Canada and disclosed by Vietnam Airlines on September 26, 2026. It extends the cooperation between the two companies, which includes maintenance and technical support for simulator systems.