Vietnam Airlines Partners with Safran for Next-Generation Cassiopée Alpha Solution
Business
Paris, Monday 16th June 2025,
On the occasion of the Vietnam-France Business Forum held this Wednesday, June 11, in the presence of Mr. Pham Minh Chính, Prime Minister of Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines and Safran Electronics & Defense announced a Memorandum of Understanding for the deployment of the Cassiopée Alpha solution, dedicated to the decoding and analysis of flight data for the period 2026-2030.
This agreement marks a new milestone in the longstanding collaboration between the two partners. Designed as an all-in-one platform, Cassiopée Alpha meets the needs of all airline departments: flight safety, flight operations, maintenance, and data science. It will enable Vietnam Airlines to comply with current safety regulations for both its current and future fleets, while providing innovative tools to further enhance operational safety and fleet efficiency.
Available in both SaaS and on-premises deployments, Cassiopée Alpha is fully customizable to address the specific needs of any airline. With its modular, open, and flexible design, this unrivalled solution can be seamlessly integrated into any digital ecosystem.
The "Pilot in the Loop" module will provide Vietnam Airlines crews with the ability to conduct self-debriefings using intuitive visualization and analysis tools, thus facilitating event understanding and promoting feedback. The flight safety and data analysis teams will benefit from the collection of contextualized information, further strengthening risk prevention.
The "Tech Profile" module, for its part, will enable Vietnam Airlines to optimize both predictive and reactive maintenance through advanced analysis of system integrity and aircraft airworthiness.
Cassiopée Alpha is also the reference platform for the SFCO2 fuel efficiency optimization service, developed by Safran Aircraft Engines and already deployed by Vietnam Airlines, thus actively contributing to the reduction of the airline’s carbon footprint and the optimization of its operational costs.
Le Duc Canh, Executive Vice President of Vietnam Airlines said: “This agreement marks an important step forward in our ongoing digital transformation journey. The deployment of Cassiopée Alpha reflects our strong commitment to operational excellence, safety enhancement, and sustainable development. By integrating advanced data analytics and predictive maintenance capabilities, the solution will not only help us meet the highest international safety standards but also optimize fleet performance and reduce environmental impact. We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with Safran Electronics & Defense, and we believe this collaboration will further strengthen Vietnam Airlines’ ability to lead with innovation and responsibility in the global aviation landscape.”
Valentin Safir, Executive Vice-President Avionics at Safran Electronics & Defense emphasizes, “We are proud to strengthen our long-standing partnership with Vietnam Airlines through the deployment of the Cassiopée Alpha solution. This new step demonstrates our commitment to offering innovative solutions in support of passenger safety, operational efficiency, and environmental transition. This initiative also supports Vietnam’s pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and enhances the passenger experience through high-quality, eco-conscious travel.”
The upcoming contract signing will replace the historical Cassiopée AGS software, which has been used by Vietnam Airlines for flight data monitoring and maintenance analysis for the past 20 years.
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About Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines, a member of Skyteam Alliance, is the flag carrier of Vietnam, connecting the world’s most thriving destinations with nearly 106 routes to 22 domestic and 36 international destinations in 20 countries.
Vietnam Airlines boasts one of the youngest and most modern fleets in Asia, highlighted by their Boeing 787-9 and -10 Dreamliners, Airbus A350-900 XWBs and Airbus A320, A321neos, offering impeccable level of comfort and service throughout every journey.
The carrier is recognized as one of the region’s leading airlines thanks to its modern fleet and its commitment towards innovation, digitalization and development — earning it numerous prestigious awards including Top 25 World’s Safest Airlines for 2025, Top 20 World’s Best Airlines for 2025, World's Best Value Premium Economy, Top 20 World’s Best Airline by Airline Ratings (2023), Global 5 Star Airline 2023, Major 5 Star Airline 2024 by APEX; Skytrax’s 4 Star Airline for four consecutive years; numerous awards by the World Travel Awards such as World’s Leading Airline – Premium Economy Class” and “World’s Leading Cultural Airline” (2017, 2018), “Asia’s Leading Airline – Economy Class” and “Asia’s Leading Cultural Airline”; “Asia Pacific Airline of the Year” by CAPA (2017)…These achievements stand as a testament to the airline’s quality across a range of products and services.
About Safran
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aeronautics (propulsion, equipment, and interiors), space, and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport is becoming increasingly environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. With a presence on every continent, the Group employs 100,000 people and generated sales of €27.3 billion in 2024. Safran holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its markets. Safran is listed on Euronext Paris and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions that enable them to understand their environment, reduce mental workload and ensure trajectory control, even in critical situations, in all areas: land, sea, air and space. The company draws on the expertise of its 15,000-strong workforce to fulfil three key functions: observing, deciding and guiding, addressing both civil and military markets.
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