Phu Quoc International Airport has illuminated its new 3,300-meter runway ahead of a calibration flight, bringing the airport closer to handling wide-body aircraft for APEC 2027.

Paul Geaney, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Avolon, noted that among the region’s top 10 aviation markets, Vietnam recorded the fastest growth over the past decade, with a remarkable increase of 121%, which he described as extraordinary.

International passenger traffic through VN airports continued its strong recovery in the first half of 2026, with the number of international travellers increasing 15.4% year-on-year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Vietnam Airlines will increase frequencies on several routes to Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Taiwan (China) to meet rising demand for tourism, business and family visits between Vietnam and Northeast Asia.

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has announced that 91 return flights per week will resume services to Lien Khuong International Airport in the central province of Lam Dong when the airport is scheduled to reopen on August 19.

A new decree that took effect on July 1 revises Vietnam's regulations on special flights for senior state and Party leaders.

This will be the carrier’s first route to Sri Lanka, expanding direct air links between Vietnam and South Asia.

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is widely regarded as one of the most effective solutions for reducing aviation emissions. Vietnam has already begun introducing the fuel through trial flights.

Passengers travelling on flights in Vietnam will be required to keep power banks in their carry-on baggage from July 1, 2026, under new regulations aimed at enhancing aviation safety and preventing onboard fires caused by lithium batteries.

A proposed decree would extend access to state special aircraft services to an additional senior Party leadership position.

Vietnamese airlines have begun translating their green aviation commitments into action through the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a key solution for reducing carbon emissions and advancing efforts towards the country’s net-zero target.

Passengers affected by significant flight disruptions will gain stronger protections under rules taking effect on July 1.

Vietnam Airlines has been ranked among the top three most punctual airlines in the Asia-Pacific region in 2026, according to the latest On-Time Performance (OTP) report released by aviation analytics firm Cirium.

Passengers on a Vietnam Airlines flight received an unexpected and emotional farewell from a captain ending a remarkable 45-year career.

Vietnam Airlines Group will provide nearly 5.5 million seats on domestic routes from now until August 16 to meet peak summer travel demand, including around 2.2 million seats offered at promotional fares on various routes.

Aviation is set to reshape Hanoi’s future growth map as the capital unveils an ambitious century-long master plan centred on a second international airport, new urban corridors and the rise of a next-generation “sky economy”.

Vietnamese airlines are expected to continue cautiously adjusting their summer flight schedules as high fuel prices persist, prompting carriers to focus on cost optimisation and operational safety.

The Ministry of Construction has proposed raising advance compensation for passengers affected by flight delays and cancellations by 25% and adding vouchers and airline loyalty points as accepted forms of payment.

The Trade Office at the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has pledged support for EL AL Airlines in launching a direct air route connecting Israel and Hanoi.​