Vietjet inspires and empowers women to soar in aviation

Under the theme “Pioneering the Sky’s Future,” WAI-SG celebrates initiatives that empower and connect the next generation of female leaders shaping a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable aviation industry across Asia-Pacific.

Ho Ngoc Yen Phuong, member of the BOD, Vice President, and CFO of Vietjet (second from right) and Sun Xueling, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Transport and National Development (second from left) attend the 2025 Women in Aviation International-Singapore Chapter (WAI SG) Gala Dinner. (Photos courtesy of Vietjet)
Ho Ngoc Yen Phuong, member of the BOD, Vice President, and CFO of Vietjet (second from right) and Sun Xueling, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Transport and National Development (second from left) attend the 2025 Women in Aviation International-Singapore Chapter (WAI SG) Gala Dinner. (Photos courtesy of Vietjet)

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietjet has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to sustainable development and gender equality at the 2025 Women in Aviation International-Singapore Chapter (WAI-SG) Gala Dinner.

The prestigious event was attended by Sun Xueling, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Transport and National Development, and more than 300 global aviation leaders and experts.

Ho Ngoc Yen Phuong, Member of the Board of Directors, Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer of Vietjet, highlighted the airline’s ongoing efforts to create equal opportunities for women across all areas of the aviation sector — not only in the cockpit, but also in technical, operational, and financial roles.

“We don’t just talk about gender equality — we live it. At Vietjet, we believe that empowering women is essential to achieving long-term, sustainable growth,” she emphasised.

Founded by Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Southeast Asia’s first self-made female billionaire, Vietjet stands as a symbol of women’s leadership and empowerment in aviation. According to the airline’s 2024 ESG Report, female employees make up nearly 40% of Vietjet’s total workforce, with 30% of leadership roles held by women — among the highest ratios in the region.

Under the theme “Pioneering the Sky’s Future,” WAI-SG celebrates initiatives that empower and connect the next generation of female leaders shaping a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable aviation industry across Asia-Pacific.

The new-age carrier Vietjet has not only revolutionised the aviation industry in Vietnam but also been a pioneering airline across the region and around the world. With a focus on cost management ability, effective operations, and performance, applying the latest technology to all activities and leading the trend, Vietjet offers flying opportunities with cost-saving and flexible fares as well as diversified services to meet customers’ demands.

Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. As Vietnam’s largest private carrier, the airline has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars by the world’s only safety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world's 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in many consecutive years. The airline has also been named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organisations such as Skytrax, CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others./.

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