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Vietnam Airlines proposes restoring flights to Europe, Australia from early next year

Vietnam Airlines has proposed resuming regular flights to Europe and Australia from January 1, 2022.

Air Lease Corp. helps Vietnam Airlines restructure aircraft fleet

Vietnam Airlines and Air Lease Corporation (ALC) of the United States have reached an aircraft restructuring agreement related to the lease of 18 aircraft, including 12 Airbus A321Neo and 6 Boeing B787-10 under their current contract.

Ministry asked to review draft master plan on 10-year development of airports

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has asked the Ministry of Transport to thoroughly review the content of its draft master plan on the development of airports nationwide from 2021 – 2030, and prepare to report it to permanent government members.

Vietnam Airlines operates first regular direct flight from US

A Vietnam Airlines flight with 170 passengers on board departing from San Francisco, the US, arrived at Da Nang International Airport on December 1.

Vietnam Airlines successfully operates first direct flight to US

A flight coded VN98 of the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines from Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport landed safely at San Francisco Airport in the US on November 29.

Vietnam Airlines records loss of US$155 million in Q3

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has recorded a net loss of VND3.5 trillion ($155 million) in the third quarter of this year, a sharp decrease compared to nearly VND4.9 trillion and VND4.4 trillion reported in the previous quarters.

Vietnam Airlines to fly non-stop to US

The first commercial flight from HCM City to the West Coast of the US is scheduled to take off on November 28, 2021. Vietnam Airlines’ CEO Le Hong Ha talks about the opening of the special air route.

Vietnam Airlines officially receives FAA permit to run direct flights to US

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on November 16 officially received a permit from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate non-stop commercial flight service between Vietnam and the US.

Vietnam Airlines’s additional shares to be officially traded from Nov. 19

The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) has announced the additional listing of nearly 800 million shares of Vietnam Airlines Corporation, coded HVN, from November 15.

US authorities to evaluate aviation security of Vietnam Airlines

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will make evaluation of aviation security work in Vietnam serving regular operations of Vietnam Airlines.

Airways, railways reopen as local authorities adjust policies

Airways and railways have gradually reopened after a long period of hibernation. Obstacles have been cleared for flights to resume.

Private airlines ask for zero-interest loans

Private airlines have requested access to 0% interest loans, similar to the support Vietnam Airlines - the country's flag carrier - is entitled to, heard a meeting among the State Bank of Vietnam, commercial banks and the airlines.

 

There was a time when there were no flights in Vietnam’s sky

In March 2020, there were only three flights in the skies of Vietnam. In July and August 2021, there were no flights at all.

Vietnam Airlines asks to continue listing on HoSE despite negative equity

At the Government's online conference with the business community on September 26, the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines JSC (HVN) continued to propose a series of special incentives to the Government and the Prime Minister.

 

Vietnam Airlines raises charter capital to nearly US$1 billion

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has increased its charter capital to 22.14 trillion VND (nearly 1 billion USD) by issuing additional shares to current shareholders.

Vietnam Airlines to get permit for regular direct flights to US

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is set to receive its permit from US authorities for concducting regular direct flights to the US.

Airfare scheme may deprive 43 million passengers of opportunity to fly at low cost

If a proposed airfare scheme is applied, the fees will make it impossible for low-income earners to travel by air.

Vietnam Airlines pilots IATA Travel Pass on flight to Europe

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines successfully piloted the IATA Travel Pass on a flight from Hanoi to London on September 2 with the participation of 18 passengers.

Vietnam Airlines incurs huge overdue debt of VND13.3 trillion

The total overdue debt incurred by Vietnam Airlines (VNA) has reached VND11.338 trillion. The airline still cannot pay for aircraft leasing, fuel, engine repair and flight services to its foreign partners.

Flights to several southern localities to be suspended

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) recently sent a dispatch asking domestic airlines to suspend flights to and from airports in several southern cities and provinces that are under social distancing measures from July 19.