Vietnam – FPT, Vietnam Airlines, and Skywise, Airbus’ digital services company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of AI-powered services for airlines.
Announced on 4 November 2026, the agreement combines Vietnam Airlines’ operational data and expertise, insights from the Skywise platform, and FPT’s capabilities in aviation technology, systems integration and AI engineering. The companies say the goal is to identify practical AI use cases that could improve performance, strengthen resilience and support better-informed decision-making.
The programme will initially focus on fleet reliability, technical operations and disruption management.
To that end, the parties will combine Skywise’s insights with maintenance planning, parts readiness and flight schedules. They will explore AI applications that could improve aircraft availability and speed up decisions when disruptions occur.
The companies expect these applications to help airlines assess recovery options and reduce potential impacts on flights and passengers.
The three companies also plan to establish a joint Aviation AI Lab. It will bring together specialists in engineering, maintenance, IT and data to define priority use cases and support further programme development.
The next phase will begin with a dedicated workshop at Vietnam Airlines’ premises. Participants will align on business objectives, data requirements and success measures, and the session is expected to identify up to four potential use cases for assessment and prioritisation.
“The value of Skywise grows through collaboration with airlines and strategic technology partners. Vietnam Airlines contributes with valuable operational insights, while FPT brings the AI engineering capabilities needed to develop solutions at scale. We look forward to working together to identify, develop and integrate focused, high value applications that can strengthen airline operations and create a better experience for passengers,” Marc Lemeilleur, CEO, Skywise.
“AI is opening new possibilities for how aviation operates, innovates and grows. Through our collaboration with Airbus and Vietnam Airlines, FPT aims to bring our AI and engineering capabilities closer to real aviation challenges, combining global industry expertise with Vietnam’s technology talent. We believe this partnership can create meaningful value for the industry while strengthening Vietnam’s contribution to the global aviation ecosystem,” stated Chu Thi Thanh Ha, FPT Software Chairwoman, FPT Corporation.
“At Vietnam Airlines, we see digital transformation and AI as key drivers of our long-term development. By combining our operational expertise with Airbus’ Skywise platform and FPT’s AI capabilities, we aim to enhance fleet reliability, accelerate decision-making and improve operational efficiency. This collaboration marks an important step in our digital transformation journey and reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality services and strengthening our competitiveness as we strive to become a five-star airline by 2030,” said Nguyen Chien Thang, Vietnam Airlines Executive Vice President.
The initiative builds on FPT’s existing ties with both Airbus and Vietnam Airlines. Since 2017, FPT has been among the first technology partners supporting the launch of the Skywise ecosystem in Asia-Pacific, and it became Airbus’ Global Strategic IT Partner in 2025.
FPT’s relationship with Vietnam Airlines, meanwhile, dates back to the 1990s. It has covered core IT systems, telecommunications infrastructure and customer-facing digital services.
