VIAexpo 2019, the first Vietnam International Aviation Expo 2019, will take place from November 20 to 22 at Tan Son Nhat Pavilion convention center in HCMC’s Phu Nhuan District.

Phan Xuan Duc, former deputy general director of the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, has been named chief executive officer of Vinpearl Air, which was recently established by Vingroup.

Thien Minh Aviation JSC has proposed establishing a new airline, called Kite Air, with charter capital of VND1 trillion.

Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines, and Jetstar Pacific Airlines – the country’s top airlines – have achieved the highest ranking of seven-star on international aviation safety provided by global prestigious rating agency Airline Ratings.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed the Ministry of Transport reject attempts to raise international passenger service charges at Cam Ranh International Airport.

 The local aviation sector has achieved impressive growth, but its infrastructure has not kept up with the nation’s overall development, said an official from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, at a workshop in Binh Dinh on April 11.

The Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) will pick up a 49 per cent stake in VASCO after committing to inject VND147 billion (US$6.53 million) into the restructured carrier.