Swissport International announced that it is partnering with Vietjet Air to provide aviation services to the Vietnamese low-cost carrier and explore "strategic growth opportunities."

Swissport International AG said it has been selected by Vietjet Air to provide a wide range of airport ground services.

Swissport will also support and advise Vietjet Air in developing state-of-the-art air cargo handling services as well as managing air cargo centers to the highest international standards.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Swissport International AG and Vietjet Air was witnessed this week at the Vietnam-Australia Business Forum in Melbourne, Australia.

"We look forward to working with Vietjet Air to identify strategic opportunities and investments in ground handling, cargo services and terminal infrastructure," said Brad Moore, CEO of the Asia/Pacific region of Swissport International.

'Our agreement is a testament to the continued growth in the region and our shared focus on exceptional customer service, innovation and quality," he added, noting that it is the company's intention to expand its partnership beyond Australia, Japan and Korea where it currently operates, and become Vietjet Air's preferred partner globally.

Vietjet Air has a fleet of over 100 aircraft and serves a network of more than 120 destinations across Vietnam and throughout Asia. V

ietjet Air also develops and provides aviation services, in particular air cargo and ground services.