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Flight inspection for Long Thanh int’l airport completed ahead of 2026 launch

The second phase of testing, conducted October 26-29, verified the synchronisation and performance of advanced surveillance systems.

Vietnam Airlines makes emergency return to Hanoi to aid passenger

Flight VN661 of Vietnam Airlines, en route from Hanoi to Singapore, has made an emergency landing at Noi Bai International Airport to promptly assist a passenger with health problems.

Nearly 1,400 flights canceled as weather disrupts Vietnam’s skies

According to preliminary statistics from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), 1,380 domestic flights were canceled in the first nine months of 2025.

Low-altitude aviation: Vietnam's untapped trillion-dollar airspace

Experts call for legal reform to unlock economic and mobility potential in the skies under 3,000 meters.

Vietnam to move all international flights to Long Thanh Airport by 2030

The Civil Aviation Authority has proposed shifting all international air traffic to Long Thanh Airport post-2030 in a two-phase plan.

Vietnam’s aviation industry struggles to move up the value chain

Without technology investment and regulatory reforms, Vietnam risks being left out of the global aviation supply chain.

Vietnam’s aviation goes green: A costly journey for a sustainable future

Despite high costs, Vietnam’s aviation industry is embracing green transformation to stay globally competitive and meet net-zero goals.

Airlines release 6 million Tet tickets; fares already sky-high

Vietnamese airlines have launched Tet ticket sales for 2026 early, with prices on popular routes already surging despite the absence of an official holiday schedule.

Storm Kajiki disrupts 460 flights and suspends trains across Vietnam

Over three days, storm number 5 forced flight cancellations, train suspensions, and port preparations nationwide.

Vietnam Airlines moves operations to new airport in Phnom Penh

Cambodia’s civil aviation authorities recently announced the transfer of all operations from Phnom Penh International Airport to Techo International Airport.

Decommissioned A320 transported overnight for national aviation exhibit

An A320 aircraft has been moved and reassembled for public viewing at the National Exhibition, showcasing aviation progress.

Pacific Airlines, Vasco to move domestic flights to Tan Son Nhat’s Terminal T3

Pacific Airlines and Vasco will relocate all domestic flights to Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City from 4 am on August 19, as part of Vietnam Airlines Group’s plan to consolidate operations at the new terminal.

Vietnam Airlines adds over 100,000 seats for National Day holiday rush

Vietnam Airlines will add more than 100,000 seats during the busy National Day travel period, raising the total to 600,000 seats on close to 2,900 flights between August 29 and September 3.

Vietnam cancels over 1,000 flights in first seven months of 2025

Vietnam’s airlines face cancellations and delays, with Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat preparing for surges.

Vietnam tightens airfare, ticket control ahead of public holiday

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has ordered airlines’ strict enforcement or pricing regulations as the country braces for the travel surge during the upcoming 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day.

Bamboo Airways appoints new chairman and CEO after leadership changes

Pham Ngoc Vinh, chairman of the Board of Directors of Bamboo Airways (Tre Viet Aviation Joint Stock Company), and CEO Luong Hoai Nam have both stepped down from their positions citing personal reasons.

Vietnam tightens aviation safety, security amidst growth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive demending aviation safety and security measures be strengthened following several incidents that have raised alarm bells for the rapidly expanding sector post-pandemic.

Hanoi–HCM City air route among world's busiest

During the first half of 2025, Noi Bai airport handled 16.5 million passenger movements and recorded over 100,000 takeoffs and landings. Notably, international terminal T2 processed over 7 million international passengers in the reviewed period.

Vietravel Airlines welcomes second Airbus aircraft

Vietravel Airlines on August 4 welcomed its second owned aircraft, an Airbus A320, at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, marking a new milestone in the airline’s efforts to enhance operational capacity and pursue sustainable development.

Gia Binh Airport to surpass Noi Bai, becomes North Vietnam’s largest hub

The airport will match Noi Bai in passenger capacity but will exceed it in area, according to a revised national plan.