According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, an Airbus A320 aircraft has been successfully transported to the National Exhibition Center as scheduled, where technical teams are now finalizing its reassembly.

In an interview with VietNamNet, Nguyen Hoai Nam, Deputy General Director of the Aviation Technical Services Corporation, shared that it took the team about a month to dismantle the aircraft, including removing its wings and tail. On the night of August 15, the fuselage of the A320 was moved to the exhibition site, and the installation is currently nearing completion.

The A320 is a widely operated aircraft in Vietnam, first introduced to the fleet in 1996. The model on display was in service from 2010 until it was retired after 14 years of operation.

“This is a new-generation aircraft. Although its flying mission has ended, it continues to serve a valuable role as a hands-on training tool for aviation students,” said Nam.

Aviation history meets modern technology at national exhibition

On the evening of August 14, under the direction of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, the historic IL-14 aircraft - once used to transport President Ho Chi Minh - was also delivered to the “80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness” exhibition.

The exhibition is part of a thematic display titled “Aspiration of the Sky,” where visitors will have the chance to explore a wide range of aircraft spanning Vietnam’s aviation history.

In addition to viewing the IL-14 presidential aircraft, attendees will be able to experience several aviation-related applications inside the A320 exhibit, including virtual flight ticket purchasing, lounge services, seat simulations, and even a cockpit visit.

One of the exhibition’s highlights is a live demonstration area at the A320 display, where visitors can participate in an emergency evacuation training session led by Vietnam’s aviation professionals.

N. Huyen