Vietjet and Thailand have announced a partnership to develop a technical maintenance, repair and overhaul center at U-Tapao airport, in a move tied to the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor aviation strategy. The project is designed to support Vietjet’s operations, improve fleet availability and strengthen Thailand’s MRO capabilities.
The planned center is expected to reduce aircraft downtime, improve operational efficiency and help build a skilled aviation workforce through technology transfer and technical training. It also fits U-Tapao’s development as an aerotropolis and a regional hub for aviation engineering, logistics and high-tech services.
The announcement comes as Thai Vietjet continues to expand its fleet. The carrier is aiming for around 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft in Thailand in the coming years, with deliveries already under way and a 10th 737-8 mentioned in the investment context.
U-Tapao, located near Bangkok and major industrial zones, is positioned as a strategic site for an MRO hub serving wider regional traffic. No investment amount, construction schedule or technical capacity for the center was disclosed in the announcement.