Rough Q4/2023 landing for Vietnam aviation industry

Rough Q4/2023 landing for Vietnam aviation industry

Most businesses operating in the Vietnamese aviation industry and support services have reported a year-on-year fall in net profits in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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

Former Sacombank deputy CEO named Bamboo Airways chairman

Former Sacombank deputy CEO named Bamboo Airways chairman

Vietnamese private carrier Bamboo Airways on Monday appointed Phan Dinh Tue, former Sacombank deputy CEO, as its chairman for the 2023-2025 term, replacing Le Thai Sam.

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

Budget carrier Vietjet named among world’s safest airlines

Budget carrier Vietjet named among world’s safest airlines

Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet has been once again listed among the world’s safest airlines for 2024 by famous airline safety and product rating website AirlineRatings.

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 aviation service providers earn big in Q3

Vietnam aviation service providers earn big in Q3

Businesses providing aviation services in Vietnam reported profits in the third quarter of 2023 many times higher than the same period last year thanks to the industry's strong recovery.

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

Greater Bay Airlines to launch Hong Kong-HCMC service in July

Greater Bay Airlines to launch Hong Kong-HCMC service in July

Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier Greater Bay Airlines has announced the addition of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s economic powerhouse, as the sixth destination to its expanding network, starting July 18, 2023.

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

Vietnamese airlines asked to delay full resumption of flights to China

Vietnamese airlines asked to delay full resumption of flights to China

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has asked Vietnamese airlines to delay their planned full resumption of flights to China to late April or early May, in order to wait for China’s decision on allowing tourists from Vietnam.

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

Vietnamese airports welcome 4.7 mln foreign passengers in Jan-Feb

Vietnamese airports welcome 4.7 mln foreign passengers in Jan-Feb

Airports in Vietnam are estimated to have welcomed 19.7 million passengers in the first two months of this year, up 91.5% year-on-year, including 4.7 million foreign visitors, up 1,959%, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

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

Vietnam Airlines plans to lease eight A320neo aircraft

Vietnam Airlines plans to lease eight A320neo aircraft

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced plans to dry lease eight Airbus A320neo aircraft for 143 months, with delivery scheduled for 2024.

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

Vietnam, China Southern Airlines sign comprehensive partnership

Vietnam, China Southern Airlines sign comprehensive partnership

Vietnam Airlines and China Southern Airlines signed Thursday an agreement on comprehensive partnership featuring cooperation in commerce, service, technique, and flight experiences.

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