Aircraft violating Vietnam’s airspace to be intercepted, forced to land
Vietnam News 15:36 25/06/2026Vietnam has introduced a comprehensive legal framework governing the handling of aircraft that violate its national airspace, including measures ranging from interception and escort operations to the use of military aircraft to compel unauthorized planes to land.
Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR sees potential for 87 unserved short-haul routes in Vietnam
Economy 14:18 12/06/2026Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR said Vietnam has significant untapped potential in short-haul aviation, identifying 87 unserved domestic routes under 555 kilometers that could connect regional airports, tourist destinations, coastal cities, highland areas, and nearby international markets.
Airbus tests passenger plane that can fly 22 hours non-stop
World 11:18 03/06/2026Airbus said Tuesday its A350-1000ULR widebody aircraft capable of flying up to 22 hours non-stop has successfully completed a first test flight.
Spectacular aerial display over Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square as preparation continues for National Day celebration
Vietnam News 15:37 24/08/2025In a stunning show of aerial prowess, a squadron of fighter jets, helicopters, and transport aircraft soared over Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on Sunday morning, as part of an intensive rehearsal by the Air Defence-Air Force Service in preparation for the upcoming 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.
Vietnam’s newly-established carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways receives 1st aircraft
Economy 12:10 11/08/2025Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a newly-established carrier under Sun Group, received its first aircraft — a brand-new Airbus A321NX delivered from Germany’s Hamburg — at Phu Quoc Airport on Sunday, the company said.
Boeing jet abandoned at Hanoi airport proposed for aviation training use
Vietnam News 16:22 07/08/2025Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has proposed repurposing a long-abandoned Boeing aircraft at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi as a training model for aviation students instead of auctioning it off.
Two Southwest flight attendants hurt after jet dives to avoid mid-air collision
World 11:47 27/07/2025WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - Two flight attendants on a Southwest Airlines flight departing Burbank, California, were injured on Friday after pilots took evasive action to dodge another aircraft on takeoff, the airline said.
Foreign aviation firm hunts for staff in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City 12:28 18/07/2025Global aircraft engineering and maintenance service provider Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (HAECO) on Thursday held a large-scale recruitment and career orientation event at the Vietnam Aviation Academy in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing the participation of hundreds of students eager to explore international career opportunities.
Abandoned Boeing aircraft at Hanoi airport may be used as training equipment
Vietnam News 11:33 11/07/2025After reviewing several options, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has proposed transferring the abandoned Boeing B727-200 aircraft at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi to the Vietnam Aviation Academy for educational use.
Vietnam’s Vietravel Airlines acquires first aircraft
Economy 13:52 29/06/2025Vietnamese air carrier Vietravel Airlines has received an Airbus A321 aircraft, its first wholly-owned plane, at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.
Vietnam’s budget carrier Vietjet orders 20 A330neo widebodies
Economy 18:05 27/05/2025Vietnam's low-cost air carrier Vietjet has placed a new order with Airbus for 20 widebody A330-900 aircraft to support strategic expansion over the next decade.
Choppers, fighter jets intensify rehearsals ahead of Vietnam’s reunification celebration
Ho Chi Minh City 12:32 23/04/2025In the days leading up to Vietnam’s Reunification Day on April 30, the skies above Ho Chi Minh City are roaring with the sounds of military aircraft in synchronized rehearsal.
