Vietnam

By Alex Derber
Vietnam’s new mega-hub Long Thanh International Airport is set to open in 2026 and carriers are developing maintenance facilities to meet the expected demand.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Vietnamese start-up carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways has moved a step closer to launching operations after the delivery of its first aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Test flights to validate air traffic procedures at Long Thanh International Airport have begun, even as construction of the massive facility continues.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Bamboo Airways has entered an ACMI agreement with BBN Airlines Indonesia, which will see the Avia Solutions Group subsidiary operate the 737-900ER in Vietnam.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Vietnam’s Sun Group is preparing to enter the country’s growing aviation market with the launch of leisure-focused carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Vietnam plans to build a second terminal at the airport serving the popular island resort of Phu Quoc, aiming to complete construction by 2027.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Vietnamese LCC VietJet and Kazakhstan’s Qazaq Air are forming a new joint venture that will operate a fleet of at least 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) has commenced operations at its new Terminal 3 (T3), dedicated to domestic routes.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The country’s major carriers have hundreds of aircraft on order or pending, and big airport projects are underway.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Vietnam has developed the VCS-01 Truong Son coastal defense system, along with the VSM-01A Song Hong ("Red River") anti-ship missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Vietnam's prime minister has called on investors, contractors and stakeholders to complete the new Long Thanh Airport by December 2025.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The five aircraft are part of a 12-aircraft deal that was made in 2021 under the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Matthew Fulco
Taiwanese manufacturers in SpaceX’s supply chain are shifting some satellite component production to Southeast Asia, driven by business and geopolitics.
Commercial Space

By David Casey
Capacity between India and Vietnam is scheduled to reach record levels in December as the market continues its rapid growth.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Emirates has signed agreements with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet to expand connectivity between Dubai and Vietnams key gateways.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Vietnamese aviation officials are urging them to lease more aircraft to offset the number of narrowbodies grounded due to engine availability issues.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The importance of the China market to Vietnam cannot be overstated.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Vietnam Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary Pacific Airlines, previously known as Jetstar Pacific, has suspended commercial service.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Vietjet has announced a deal for 20 Airbus A330neos to support the carrier’s ambitious long-haul expansion plans.
Singapore Airshow

By Chen Chuanren
Hanoi city officials have given the green light to build a new airport at the capital.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Three Vietnam-based institutional investors have preliminarily agreed to invest $100 million in VietJet Air as the LCC’s fleet crosses the 100 mark.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Bamboo Airways says it will focus on Southeast Asian services, as well as domestic trunk routes connecting Da Nang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The Vietnamese government has added new projects to its 2030 airport roadmap.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
After taking delivery of a third Airbus A330, the Vietnamese LCC is forging ahead with its long-haul expansion plans.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The LCC now operates 12 routes between Vietnam and South Korea.
Airports & Networks