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Challenges and opportunities for launch of new air routes to US

After the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted a certificate of Category 1 aviation safety rating (CAT1) for Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in February, many domestic airlines intended to open direct routes to the US.

 

Is there space for Vietstar Airlines?

Will the sixth airline be able to make things happen in the market with five other competitors?

Time for pilot training schools to prosper

The fleet expansion of airlines and the appearance of new airlines in the market have led to a pilot shortage in Vietnam.

Vietnam Airlines to apply piece concept for baggage allowances

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will apply the piece concept for baggage allowances on all domestic and international flights from August 1, replacing the current weight concept.

 

Vinpearl Air prepares for launch?

Vingroup, the multi-field conglomerate, has taken the first step to join the aviation market, setting up Vinpearl Air JSC, VinAviation School, and VPA Training Center.

Vietnam Airlines reports higher revenue in first half

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines reported a total revenue of over 51.6 trillion VND (2.24 billion USD) in the first half of this year, up 5.5 percent year-on-year.

Vietnam’s aviation market faces unhealthy competition

Pilots have more flying hours than allowed, while air carriers are paying high salaries to attract pilots or poach them from other airlines.

Vietnam's delayed and cancelled flight report in H1 released

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has released its report on delayed and cancelled flights by local airlines in the first half of 2019.

 

Vietnam Airlines moves operations to Sheremetyevo Airport

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the Sheremetyevo International Airport of Russia held a ceremony on July 2 to welcome its first flights to and from the airport.

Pioneering a digital Vietnamese airline

Vietnam Airlines has spearheaded the country’s aviation market - one of the fastest-growing markets in the world - throughout 20 years of development, at a double-digit annual growth rate.

Aviation market levelling off after hot development period

Businesses say that the air transportation market is becoming saturated and growth has slowed down. The era when air carriers obtained growth with an increased number of passengers appears to be over.

Vientam's aviation sector in dire need for hi-tech personnel

The aviation sector of Vietnam must solve the problem of hi-tech personnel shortage if it wants to achieve sustainable development in the years ahead.

Vietnam Airlines gets 4-star airline rating

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been certified with a 4-star airline rating by prestigious international air transport rating organisation Skytrax for the fourth consecutive year.

Pilot shortage puts Vietnam’s booming aviation industry in trouble

Over the past few years, Vietnam’s aviation market has been sustaining a two-digit growth rate, while the introduction of new airlines has also put high quality personnel in the industry on high demand.

 

PM orders reports on airlines staff shortage

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Transport to report on the shortage of airlines staff and solutions affecting Vietnamese airlines.

 

Aviation infrastructure remains heady issue

Vietnam’s aviation industry has been witnessing steady 2-digit growth rates over the last 10 years.

Is the 'hot' development period of the aviation market over?

Vietnam’s aviation market has shown signs of a growth slowdown since 2017 after a hot development period that extended to 2016.

Vietnam Airlines makes emergency landing for ill patient

A Vietnam Airlines flight from Japan to Danang made an emergency landing in Taiwan to rescue a Japanese passenger who had a high fever.

 

International safety standards achieved by VN aviation industry

Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines, and Jetstar Pacific Airlines – the country’s top airlines – have achieved the highest ranking of seven-star on international aviation safety provided by global prestigious rating agency Airline Ratings.

 

Vietnam Airlines flight returns to Hanoi after technical warning

A national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines flight to Frankfurt, Germany, had to return to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi just 30 minutes after taking off because of a technical problem.