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Female captain passionately conquering the skies

Having been a pilot for nearly 10 years, the female captain’s most memorable moments are the rescue flights during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov’t expects “rescue plan” for Vietnam Airlines in Feb

Several forecasts suggested that global air traffic will gradually recover, and the business activities of Vietnam Airlines are expected to yield more positive results in 2024-2025.

PM calls for ‘comprehensive plan’ to revive national flag carrier

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged agencies to develop a ‘comprehensive plan’ to tackle the financial challenges faced by lossmaking national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.

Vietnam Airlines, Singapore unveil tourism ipartnership nitiative

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Singapore's Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation for the 2024-2025 period at a ceremony in Hanoi on January 16.

Vietnam Airlines warns clients of online fraud

Vietnam Airlines has warned passengers of online fraud where scammers pretend to be partners of Vietnam Airlines and deceive customers by offering gifts or commissions in exchange for tasks.

Vietnam Airlines delays annual shareholders’ meeting again

Vietnam Airlines has once again delayed its annual shareholders’ meeting for the fourth time this year, citing “unfinished preparations” as the reason for the delay, according to the Ho Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE).

Flight delayed following passenger gun jokes

A flight from Da Nang to Hanoi was delayed after two passengers talked about bringing guns in their luggage.

Airlines reschedule flights due to Koinu typhoon in Taiwan

Airlines rescheduled their flights to and from Kaohsiung international airport in Taiwan (China) on October 5 due to the impact of Koinu typhoon.

Vietnam Airlines to increase salaries to keep Vietnamese pilots

Specifically, in 2018-19, Vietnamese pilots received a salary of VNĐ124-135 million  ($5,200-5,600) per person per month, while foreign pilots were paid VNĐ249-281 million ($10,275-11,569) per person per month.

Vietnam Airlines, Boeing reach 10-billion-USD deal for Boeing 737 Max jets

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to buy 50 narrow-body Boeing 737 Max aircraft in a deal worth 10 billion with the US group Boeing.

Vietnam Airlines expected to sign deal to buy 50 Boeing 737 Max jets

Vietnam Airlines is anticipated to finalize an agreement to acquire 50 Boeing 737 Max jets, with an estimated value of up to US$10 billion, during the ongoing State visit to Vietnam by U.S. President Joe Biden.

Many flights diverted due to bad weather at Noi Bai airport

As many as 21 flights both from and to Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on August 23 had to either be diverted, delayed, or canceled due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Foreign airlines earn high profits, Vietnamese airlines in distress

High travel demand plus fuel price decreases helped international airlines earn big profits for the first half of the year. But Vietnamese airlines remain bogged down in difficulties.

Vietnam Airlines records revenue growth in Q2/2023

Vietnam Airlines posted a rebound in revenue and achieved gross profit for the second quarter in a row though it has yet to report net profit this year due to higher input costs and financial risks.

Vietnam Airlines to auction three A321 CEO aircraft

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced it plans to sell three A321 CEO aircraft through an auction in the third quarter.

Vietnam Airlines reschedules international flights due to storm Talim

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has rescheduled international flights on July 17 due to storm Talim, the first of its kind forecast to hit Vietnam this year.

Vietnam Airlines pilot to face dismissal for positive drug test

The Vietnam Airlines pilot who was found to be positive for a banned substance in late April is facing a dismissal, according to the airline.

Vietnam Airlines shares to be restricted from trading

HVN shares of Vietnam Airlines will only be traded in the afternoon session from July 17 due to the carrier’s delay in submitting its audited financial statement for 2022.

Vietnam Airlines requested to transfer Skypec to Petrovietnam

The Government has just requested the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises to carry out plans to transfer Vietnam Air Petrol Company (Skypec) from the Vietnam Airlines Corporation to the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group.

Vietnamese, Turkish national flag carriers sign codeshare agreement

Vietnam's national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, and its Turkish counterpart Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement, aiming to offer passengers with more flexible, diverse flights between the two countries and their adjacent regions.