Da Nang International Airport on June 23 began a six-day trial of a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring system designed to detect and track drones and other unauthorised flying devices that could threaten aviation safety.

Vietnam plans to put seven new airports into operation by 2030 as part of a broader effort to expand the country's aviation network and meet rising travel demand.

Lien Khuong International Airport in the central province of Lam Dong is expected to resume operations on August 19 after a temporary suspension for repairs and upgrades, the State-run Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV) said.

Three South Korean tourists were sentenced to 20 years in prison after ketamine was discovered during security screening at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Long Thanh International Airport has successfully energized its primary power supply system, establishing a critical foundation for stable operations across the airport’s infrastructure and paving the way for planned trial operations.

Aviation is set to reshape Hanoi’s future growth map as the capital unveils an ambitious century-long master plan centred on a second international airport, new urban corridors and the rise of a next-generation “sky economy”.

Da Nang has started a $58.8 million expansion of its international airport terminal to ease congestion and boost aviation capacity.

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi is expected to handle more than 650 flights on April 29, the peak travel day for the upcoming Reunification Day and May Day holidays, as passenger traffic is forecast to rise 10-15% over normal levels.

A major infrastructure project begins construction, aiming to strengthen regional connectivity and economic growth in southern central Vietnam.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is expected to handle around 750 flights and up to 125,000 passengers per day during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the National Reunification Day (April 30)-International Day holidays.

The Vietnam Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security has rolled out a mandatory online declaration requirement for specific groups of passengers entering Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

The VN Civil Aviation Authority has announced an increase in slot coordination parameters at Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCMC to meet rising passenger demand during the national reunification celebration (April 30) and the Labour Day (May 1) holidays.

Da Nang International Airport on April 10 launched a dedicated priority lane for passengers using biometric identification, marking a significant step forward in digital transformation in the aviation sector.

Digital transformation is promoting service improvements at Da Nang Int'l Airport, which climbed 9 places to 75th in Skytrax’s list of world’s top 100 airports for 2026, as tech-driven operations, passenger services continue to reshape its strategy.

Hoi An has been named among “The 51 most beautiful places in the world” by British magazine Time Out, while Da Nang International Airport has, for the third consecutive year, secured a place in the world’s Top 100 airports by Skytrax.

Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi has made an impressive leap to 71st place on the list of the world’s 100 best airports, as announced by Skytrax in its 2026 global airport rankings.

A Boeing 727-200 left at Noi Bai International Airport for nearly two decades will now serve as a training model for aviation students.

The central city of Da Nang has released a master plan for Da Nang International Airport for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision extending to 2050.

A Thai female passenger was arrested at Tan Son Nhat airport after 4.94kg of cocaine was found concealed in her luggage. She had arrived from South America and was transiting to a third country.

ACV, the core enterprise in Vietnam’s aviation infrastructure sector, currently manages and operates 22 airports, including 10 international airports. It holds a near-monopoly position in the operation of civil airport infrastructure in Vietnam.