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The airlines that failed to take off in Vietnam

The Malaysian budget airline AirAsia is now planning to operate in Vietnam after previous three attempts. This has been cited as proof to show the attractiveness of the market, but analysts say the Vietnamese sky may not be welcoming for all.

Multi-billion dollar affairs shake up aviation industry

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s aviation industry has scored new grade promotions recently with high revenue growth rate and rapid development of modern fleets.

Air Mekong failure due to inappropriate aircraft

On January 6, 2015, Air Mekong officially left the aviation market after two years of halting operation for restructuring the fleet. The failure of the airline was not only bad news for its shareholders, but also for passengers as well. 

Transport Ministry revokes Air Mekong licence

The Ministry of Transport has revoked the air transport licence of Air Mekong as the private airline has failed to submit a plan for restructuring its business, Tuoitre.vn reported.

Air Mekong may resume flights

 VietNamNet Bridge – The private air carrier Air Mekong may return to the market in 2015.

Air Mekong’s license may be revoked

 VietNamNet Bridge – The private air carrier Air Mekong is in danger of losing its license after one year of flight cancelations.

Airlines compete to take over the air routes left by Air Mekong

Right after Jetstar Pacific announced the opening of the HCM City – Buon Ma Thuot and the Buon Ma Thuot – Vinh City air routes in late March 2013, VietJet Air has also planned to provide the flights on the routes in the next month.

The big guy behind Air Mekong, who is he?

Indochina Airlines and Air Mekong have been called the “courageous heroes,” because they are the first private airlines that fly in the sky.

Air Mekong suspends flights from March 2013

VietNamNet Bridge - For the reason of restructuring its fleet and personnel, Air Mekong is going to stop its flights from March 1, 2013.

Air Mekong denies late fuel payments

 VietNamNet Bridge – The privately-held carrier Air Mekong has rejected a news report that it had delayed jet fuel payments for the country’s main supplier Vinapco.

Airways compete fairly, says Minister of Transport

VietNamNet Bridge - Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang talked with VietNamNet about the concerns related to the two airlines Air Mekong and VietJet Air.