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Work commences on Long Thanh airport terminal this afternoon

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) is set to officially commence construction on two significant packages within the Long Thanh International Airport project, including the airport terminal package, this afternoon, August 31.

Contractor winning Long Thanh airport’s $1.45bil bidding package announced

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) on August 24 announced that the Vietur consortium had won the bidding package worth 35 trillion VND (1.45 billion USD) to build a terminal of the Long Thanh airport project in Dong Nai.

Five Vietnamese airports launch automatic entry systems

The police at five Vietnamese international airports - Da Nang, Noi Bai, Cam Ranh, Tan Son Nhat, and Phu Quoc - have officially put their automatic entry system (Autogate) into operation.

Da Nang Int'l Airport launches automatic entry systems

The police at the Da Nang International Airport in the central city of Da Nang officially put four automatic entry systems (Autogate) into operation on August 15 to facilitate the entry of travelers and speed up immigration procedures.

Tan Son Nhat airport launches automated entry system

Tan Son Nhat International Airport has introduced an automated entry system (autogate) to facilitate the entry of travelers and speed up immigration procedures.

Self-check-in kiosks launched in Da Nang International Airport

The Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (AHT) inaugurated self-check-in kiosks for passengers of Korean Air at Da Nang International Airport on August 1.

Master planning on national airport development announced

A conference was held in Hanoi on July 14 to announce the Master Planning on airport development in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050, which shows that Vietnam will have 33 airports in the next two or three decades.

Two new airports to take shape in central Vietnam

The Ministry of Transport is scheduled to build two new air terminals in central Vietnam from now till 2030, the ministry said in its transport development plan for the north-central and central coastal region till 2030 with a vision for 2045.

Noi Bai Airport begins to pilot facial recognition technology

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has approved the Noi Bai International Airport’s proposal to pilot check-in via facial recognition technology using identification (ID) cards carrying microchips for certain domestic flights.

Capital region to house second airport

The Ministry of Transport will sketch out a planning scheme on the second airport in the capital region for 2026-2030, and submit it to the Prime Minister for approval.

Red soil dust from Long Thanh Airport blankets homes, puts health at risk

The ongoing construction of Long Thanh Airport has led to an infiltration of red basalt soil dust into nearby residential areas, posing potential health risks for locals.

First Vietnamese terminal achieves four-star international standard

Da Nang International Terminal has officially become the first and only terminal in Vietnam to receive a four-star rating from SkyTrax, said Do Trong Hau, deputy general director of Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation JSC (AHT).

CAAV to trial biometric authentication at Van Don airport

Following a test operation at the Cat Bi International Airport in Haiphong City, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) will introduce biometric authentication technology at the Van Don International Airport in Quang Ninh Province.

New tech promises fewer delays at country’s biggest airports

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has just approved to pilot the implementation of the Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) model at the country's two biggest airports of Tan Son Nhat and Noi Bai.

CAAV suggests more time for piloting biometric authentication

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed continuing pilot application of biometric authentication (facial recognition) at airports’ check-in desks.

Dien Bien airport to be closed for upgrade next month

Dien Bien Airport in the mountainous province of Dien Bien will cease operations in mid-April for upgrade, the local media reported.

Quang Ninh to have another airport on Co To Island

Co To Island, about 170 kilometers from Hanoi, has great potential for sea and island tourism.

Da Nang Int’l Airport joins list of world's most improved airports: Skytrax

Da Nang International Airport in the central city of Da Nang has been named among the world's most improved airports and the best regional airports in Asia in the 2023 Skytrax World Airport Awards.

Biometric authentication applied to domestic passengers in Vietnam's airports

Cát Bi International Airport will pilot the use of a separate lane for domestic passengers using electronic ID cards.

Transport Ministry to check takeoff, landing slot management at 3 airports

The Transport Ministry has decided to form a task force to examine the management and coordination of airport slots at three international airports of Noi Bai, Da Nang, and Tan Son Nhat.