Vietnam Airlines crew’s account of what happened to Munich flight
Vietnam News 21:44 18/08/2026A preliminary report by the aviation authority has revealed that flight VN34’s speed briefly stopped increasing during its take-off roll in Munich before dropping after the aircraft reached V1.
Vietnam aviation authority: VN34 suffers tail strike on takeoff, all 287 aboard safe
Vietnam News 10:17 17/08/2026The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) said Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 suffered a tail strike during takeoff from Munich Airport in Germany on Saturday, with all 287 people on board safe.
Why Vietnam's next economic leap depends on smarter airport infrastructure
Economy 14:00 24/07/2026Vietnam is entering a defining chapter in its economic development.
17 A321neo aircraft grounded in Vietnam while int’l travel demand rises
Vietnam News 14:30 19/07/2026A total of 17 Airbus A321neo aircraft remain grounded and in long-term storage in Vietnam out of a shortage of Pratt & Whitney engines, limiting airlines' capacity even as international travel demand continues to grow strongly, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.
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.
Unsung aircraft technicians behind every Yak-130 flight in Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:41 10/06/2026Every safe take-off of the Yak-130 combat training aircraft from Tuy Hoa airbase in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam depends on the meticulous work of aviation technicians from the maintenance workshop of Regiment 940 under Air Force Officer’s College.
Vietnam aviation authority raises concerns after UAVs, kites disrupt 38 flights
Vietnam News 17:27 09/06/2026The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has raised concerns over aviation safety after unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and kites disrupted 38 flights at Noi Bai and Cat Bi airports in northern Vietnam on June 6-7, prompting the agency to recommend stronger measures to prevent similar incidents.
Vietnam aviation authority orders airlines to improve passenger complaint handling during summer peak
Vietnam News 16:04 28/05/2026The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has ordered airlines to strengthen passenger complaint handling and improve customer support during the summer travel peak.
Prolonged Middle East conflict raises revenue concerns for Vietnam’s aviation sector
Economy 17:47 08/03/2026Vietnam’s aviation authority and airport operators are bracing for potential financial losses as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt international flight operations.
Vietnam tourism, property groups push into aviation to build closed-loop travel ecosystems
Economy 08:55 17/01/2026Vietnam’s aviation sector is drawing growing interest from tourism and real estate groups seeking to control more of the travel value chain, as companies move beyond hotels and resorts to establish airlines and airport services.
Int’l airlines expand routes, elevate service quality in Vietnam
Travel 18:00 16/11/2025A growing wave of international airlines is expanding routes and upgrading services in Vietnam, creating both cooperation opportunities and competitive pressure for local carriers as the global aviation market accelerates after the pandemic recovery.
Over 74,400 flights delayed or canceled in Vietnam in January-September
Vietnam News 12:57 24/10/2025Vietnam’s airlines operated on schedule for only 64.6 percent of the flights from January to September, with more than 74,400 flights delayed or canceled, according to a report by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).
