Côn Đảo Island airport to receive larger aircraft after expansion

Côn Đảo Island’s airport in the southern province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu is expected to be expanded to receive larger aircraft and increase its capacity to two million passengers a year.

FLC to upgrade Đồng Hới Airport

The central province of Quảng Bình has approved in principle real estate developer FLC Group to invest in and upgrade Đồng Hới to an international airport.

Fewer Hà Nội-HCMC flights but fares stable

Domestic airlines operating on the popular Hà Nội-Hồ Chí Minh City route have reduced the number of their flights due to technical and staff difficulties, the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam (CAAV) reported yesterday. Nonetheless, it assured passengers that the domestic carriers were adhering to the flexible fare mechanism and not exceeding the ceiling level regulated.

Vietnam Airlines to fly direct to US in 20182

Vietnam Airlines is preparing to operate direct flights to the US from 2018.

Dien Bien Phu Airport plans redesign for larger airplanes The Civil Aviation Administration of Viet Nam (CAAV) has asked the Ministry of Transport to redesign Dien Bien Phu Airport by 2020-2030.

Dien Bien Airport to have redesign, larger aircraft The Civil Aviation Administration of Viet Nam (CAAV) has asked the Ministry of Transport to redesign Dien Bien Airport by 2020-2030.

Central region suffers from airport density Nine of the 14 provinces in central Viet Nam have airports while the others are seeking permission from the Government to build them.

Strike sees Qantas flights cancelled, delayed Thousands of passengers faced disruptions on Tuesday as strike action by Qantas ground staff forced cancellations or delays to 55 flights across Australia.

VN to build 10 international airports The Government has approved a master zoning plan that seeks to have 10 international airports across the nation by expanding existing airports and building new ones.

Foreign rivals flock to aviation market after domestic carriers lose privileges With the Government no longer promoting domestic carriers over their foreign rivals, and the country rapidly becoming a red-hot tourist destination, international carriers are making a beeline for Viet Nam.