Aeroflot approved to launch Vietnam-Russia direct flights

Aeroflot approved to launch Vietnam-Russia direct flights

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has permitted Aeroflot, the flag carrier and biggest airline in Russia, to conduct Vietnam-Russia direct flights.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign ownership limit in Vietnam budget carrier Vietjet goes up to 30%

Foreign ownership limit in Vietnam budget carrier Vietjet goes up to 30%

Vietnam’s State Securities Commission has allowed Vietjet Air to lift its foreign ownership limit (FOL) to 30%, the budget airline announced Wednesday.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam allows 5 provinces to plan PPP airport investments

Vietnam allows 5 provinces to plan PPP airport investments

The Ministry of Transport has given five provinces the go ahead to draft plans for investing in airports under the public-private partnership (PPP) format.

Infrastructure - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Aviation authority adds 2 airports to master plan

Aviation authority adds 2 airports to master plan

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has suggested adding Thanh Son and Bien Hoa airports in the southern provinces of Ninh Thuan and Dong Nai to the national aviation master plan for 2021-2030, with vision until 2050.

Infrastructure - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam aviation market to fly back by end of 2023: authority

Vietnam aviation market to fly back by end of 2023: authority

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has forecast that the domestic aviation market would completely recover by the end of this year with approximately 80 million passengers and 1.44 million tons of cargo, up 45.4% and 15% year-on-year, respectively.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Three military airports may include civilian operations: Deputy PM

Three military airports may include civilian operations: Deputy PM

The government is considering turning three military airports in Ninh Thuan, Dong Nai and Hanoi into military-civil airports.

Infrastructure - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam aviation authority seeks to expand capacity of key airports

Vietnam aviation authority seeks to expand capacity of key airports

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed that the Cat Bi, Van Don, Danang and Chu Lai airports be allowed to expand their capacities by 2030 and 2050.

Infrastructure - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Upgrade plan scheduled for Cam Ranh int'l airport

Upgrade plan scheduled for Cam Ranh int'l airport

A VND24,311 billion (over $1 billion) upgrade plan is proposed for Cam Ranh International Airport in tourism hotspot Khanh Hoa as demand far exceeds passenger capacity.

Infrastructure - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Aviation authority requires tighter fraud control after flight crew questioned in Australia

Aviation authority requires tighter fraud control after flight crew questioned in Australia

The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) on Wednesday ordered domestic airlines to implement preventive measures against illegal trade and commercial fraud among crew members.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam to invest $60 mln in Con Dao airport upgrade

Vietnam to invest $60 mln in Con Dao airport upgrade

The Ministry of Transport wants the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to spend VND1,400 billion ($60.96 million) on upgrading Con Dao airport in the Con Dao archipelago, home to the jail system dating back to the French colonial time.

Infrastructure - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7