Low-cost carrier, Thai VietJet Air, has awarded the tender of its cargo operations to ECS Group and signed a Master GSSA agreement with ECS Group on February 1.

The agreement would see its cargo business placed into AVS GSA Thailand's hands and overall ECS Asian network.

"This strategic partnership allows Thai VietJet Air to leverage ECS Group's in-house digital tools and expert knowledge to promote its cargo business effectively," the announcement said.

Thai VietJet Air currently operates a fleet of 18 A320-200 and A321-200 aircraft, focusing primarily on transporting general cargo and perishables.

ECS Group noted that the deal would help Thai VietJet Air look to further increase its cargo revenue and export volumes across Thailand and various Asian countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.

"Thai VietJet Air has carved a solid cargo market share for itself on the Thai domestic market and offers an impressive international network across Asia – and all that without a freighter in its fleet," said Monchai Jirakiertivadhana, AVS GSA CEO Indochina region.

"We are very proud to have signed a Master GSA agreement with a company that demonstrates the same innovation and business acumen as ECS Group does. ECS Group will provide the best sales support as well as access to all our abilities. We warmly welcome our new partner," Adrien Thominet, executive chairman of ECS Group.