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Bamboo Airways pins revival hopes on fleet growth and financial overhaul

Bamboo Airways plans to receive new aircraft in December 2025 as part of a strategy to restore its former market position.

Vietnam swiftly updates ELAC software to maintain stable flight operations

All Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft operated by Vietnamese carriers have successfully completed emergency ELAC control system software updates, following a critical safety directive from Airbus and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Vietnam scrambles to update 81 Airbus aircraft after emergency safety directive

Vietnamese airlines race against time to update flight software on A320-family jets while keeping operations stable.

Vietnam Airlines launches first Jakarta-Hanoi direct flight

Using Airbus A321 aircraft, which can accommodate up to 185 passengers, the Hanoi–Jakarta direct service is expected to further promote bilateral economic, trade and tourism exchanges.

Bamboo Airways plans auxiliary service centres at major airports

Bamboo Airways has announced plans to develop auxiliary service centres at Vietnam's key airports including Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), Long Thanh (Dong Nai), and Phu Cat (Gia Lai).

Vietnam plans $7.8bil. Gia Binh airport to ease Noi Bai congestion

On the afternoon of November 6, during its 51st session, the National Assembly Standing Committee reviewed the government’s investment proposal for the Gia Binh International Airport project.

Aviation authority issues storm alert, airlines adjust schedules

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an urgent alert as typhoon Kalmaegi is approaches, warning that eight airports across the central region may face direct impacts.

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.

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.