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Vietnam weighs full move of international flights to Long Thanh airport

The Ministry of Construction has asked aviation authorities to consult airlines on a roadmap for moving international flights from Tan Son Nhat to Long Thanh.

Tan Son Nhat Terminal 3 to host Bamboo Airways from August 18

Bamboo Airways becomes the second airline to operate at T3, boosting capacity before the September holiday.

Long Thanh airport must receive first flight by end-2025: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 2 reiterated that Long Thanh International Airport must be completed to receive its first flight on December 19, 2025 and begin commercial operations in early 2026.

Safety inspection flights conducted at Long Thanh International Airport

The Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM), in collaboration with relevant units, has conducted safety inspection flights at Long Thanh International Airport to evaluate air navigation procedures and verify operational readiness.

Gia Binh Airport to surpass Noi Bai, becomes North Vietnam’s largest hub

The airport will match Noi Bai in passenger capacity but will exceed it in area, according to a revised national plan.

Flights resume at Van Don and Cat Bi airports after storm delay

After a temporary closure due to Storm No. 3, the two international airports have reopened for aircraft operations as of noon on July 22.

Face ID introduced at Da Nang airport

The central city’s international airport authority has introduced biometric technology on the VneID platform, Face ID, for all passengers with paperless aviation procedure.

Banh mi scandal: $7.80 sandwich at Noi Bai triggers government response

A $7.80 banh mi sold at Noi Bai Airport sparked criticism over inflated food prices.

Da Nang seeks transport link between two airports for growth synergy

Da Nang officials call for a transport connection between Da Nang and Chu Lai airports to streamline operations.

Vietnam Airlines grounds four pilots after runway incident

Vietnam Airlines responds swiftly after two jets collide at Noi Bai.

Airbus and Boeing aircraft collide on taxiway at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport

Two Vietnam Airlines aircraft collided on a taxiway. Officials cite parking misalignment of the A321 as a contributing factor.

Taiwanese man caught hiding 2kg of gold in camera lenses at Hanoi airport

Nearly USD 215,000 worth of gold was smuggled using a sophisticated method inside camera lenses.

Sa Pa airport project approved with $248 million investment

Lao Cai province has greenlit the adjusted plan for Sa Pa Airport with a total investment of over $248 million, aiming for 3 million passengers annually.

Bomb joke lands Hanoi passenger a hefty fine

A Vietnamese man joked about carrying a bomb in his luggage, triggering airport security measures and earning a USD 160 fine.

Vinh airport shuts down for six months, airlines adjust and offer refunds

From July 1 to December 31, Vinh Airport will close for repairs; airlines offer itinerary changes and refunds.

Preparations underway for biometrics, VNeID application at six airports

The biometric system is set for deployment at Tan Son Nhat between April and June, while at Noi Bai between March and September.

Ministry of Public Security to streamline airport security checks

To support the transition, the Ministry of Public Security has re-organised and upgraded its Air Security Division, under the Immigration Department, into the National Aviation Security Centre.