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Vietnam's Phu Quoc airport gets new operator

The Ministry of Construction has issued a decision to transfer the operational rights of Phu Quoc International Airport from the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to Sun Airport Corporation, effective January 1, 2026.

Vietnam Airlines operates 1st passenger flight to Long Thanh Airport

Vietnam Airlines on December 19 operated the first passenger flight to Long Thanh International Airport, marking the beginning of civil aviation operations at Vietnam’s newest and most modern airport.

Expanded Terminal T2 at Noi Bai International Airport makes debut

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) on December 19 officially inaugurated the expanded Terminal T2 at Noi Bai International Airport, introducing Vietnam’s first fully integrated digital passenger flow.

Three airlines to operate inaugural flights to Long Thanh airport on December 19

Three flights operated by Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, and Bamboo Airways will make the first official “inaugural landings” at Long Thanh International Airport in the southern province of Dong Nai on December 19.

Attempt to smuggle 24 gold bars and 32 iPhones foiled at Vietnam airport

Vietnamese police bust high-value smuggling attempt at Cam Ranh International Airport.

High-pressure test flight safely lands at Long Thanh Airport

The first flight landed at Long Thanh International Airport on December 15 in a milestone test for Vietnam’s aviation infrastructure.

Noi Bai Airport to operate expanded int’l terminal with comprehensive automation

The expanded Terminal T2 at Noi Bai International Airport will officially open on December 19, marking a major step in the airport’s digital transformation and its effort to raise capacity as passenger demand continues to surge.

Gia Binh five-star airport project approved with $8.1 billion budget

Expected to serve APEC 2027, the airport will rank among the world’s top 10 passenger experiences.

Government seeks more authority to accelerate Long Thanh Airport project

A proposal was submitted to allow the Government to approve Phase 2 of the Long Thanh International Airport project without prior National Assembly approval.

Vinh Airport to resume operations on December 19

After months of suspension for infrastructure upgrades, Vinh Airport in Nghe An is scheduled to reopen and welcome its first flight on December 19.

Inside Long Thanh’s lotus-shaped terminal: Vietnam’s $5 billion aviation gateway

Shaped like a blooming lotus, Long Thanh Airport’s terminal nears completion with thousands of workers racing to meet the December 19 milestone.

Vietnam to have 33 airports by 2030

Vietnam is set to have 33 airports with a total capacity of 297 million passengers by 2030, according to a newly adjusted master plan from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Da Lat airport to close for six months next year for repairs, upgrades

The Lien Khuong International Airport in Da Lat is planned to be temporarily closed from March 4 next year until September 1 to repair the runway and taxiway, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

Three global firms vie to design Gia Binh International Airport terminal

Vietnam’s Gia Binh International Airport project has captured global attention as architectural powerhouses Gensler, SOM, and Nikken Sekkei present cutting-edge designs for a future-ready passenger terminal.

Northern Vietnam’s largest airport begins early construction

Gia Binh Airport, set to surpass even Noi Bai in scale, has begun land clearance and early-stage groundwork.

Vietnam plans $7.8bil. Gia Binh airport to ease Noi Bai congestion

On the afternoon of November 6, during its 51st session, the National Assembly Standing Committee reviewed the government’s investment proposal for the Gia Binh International Airport project.

Long-haul international flights to shift to Long Thanh Airport

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has announced plans to gradually transfer international flight operations from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Long Thanh International Airport.

Flight inspection for Long Thanh int’l airport completed ahead of 2026 launch

The second phase of testing, conducted October 26-29, verified the synchronisation and performance of advanced surveillance systems.

HCM City, Dong Nai propose integrated metro system to connect major airports

The two localities are joining forces on key infrastructure projects to prepare for Long Thanh International Airport’s 2026 opening.

'King of luxury' linked firm hit by rising competition at Tan Son Nhat

The airport services company linked to luxury tycoon Jonathan Hanh Nguyen saw a major quarterly profit decline.