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.
Vietnam Airlines flight to Hanoi returns to Munich after take-off
Economy 08:47 16/08/2026Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 from Munich, Germany to Hanoi returned to its departure airport on Saturday evening (Vietnam time) shortly after take-off as the crew detected a technical abnormality.
Vietnamese doctor saves US passenger vomiting blood mid-flight
Vietnam News 08:02 13/08/2026A Vietnamese doctor successfully treated a U.S. passenger who suddenly vomited food mixed with a large amount of fresh blood during a Vietnam Airlines flight from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City early this month.
Tan Son Nhat Airport resumes take-offs, landings after drone disruptions
Vietnam News 22:36 11/08/2026Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City resumed take-offs and landings at 8:34 pm on Tuesday after suspending flight operations twice following reports of drones flying near aircraft operating areas.
Vietnam Airlines posts profit jump in H1 despite jet fuel volatility
Economy 10:54 31/07/2026National flag air carrier Vietnam Airlines recorded a profit of over VND3.8 trillion (US$146.6 million) in the first half of 2026 despite fluctuations in jet fuel prices.
Vietnam Airlines offers 2-minute self-service baggage drop-off at Hanoi airport’s international terminal
Vietnam News 11:53 24/07/2026National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been testing a check-in and baggage drop system for international flights at Terminal T2 of Noi Bai International Airport since July 22, allowing eligible passengers to check in, print baggage tags and drop off luggage in about two minutes, helping them avoid long queues at staffed counters.
Vietnam Airlines leases 19 more Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
Economy 21:30 23/07/2026Vietnam Airlines has signed agreements to lease 19 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from three international companies, with all the aircraft expected to be delivered in 2028.
Vietnamese airlines ramp up investments in dedicated cargo fleets
Economy 12:08 05/07/2026Vietnamese airlines are stepping up investments in dedicated cargo aircraft, logistics infrastructure, and digital connectivity to tap into the global air cargo market.
Vietnam Airlines targets profit in 2026 despite soaring fuel costs
Economy 17:54 28/06/2026Vietnam Airlines has set a target of generating a consolidated pre-tax profit of VND510 billion (US$19.4 million) in 2026 despite incurring an additional VND7 trillion ($265.2 million) in fuel costs during the second quarter of 2026 due to soaring aviation fuel prices.
Vietnam Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Hong Kong to aid ill passenger
Economy 10:31 25/06/2026A flight operated by national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines en route from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai, China was diverted to Hong Kong for an emergency landing to provide medical assistance for a passenger who experienced health issues on Wednesday.
Vietnamese airlines ramp up hiring drive
Economy 14:40 24/06/2026Vietnamese airlines are collectively recruiting thousands of flight attendants, engineers, and operations staff as they expand their fleets, launch new international routes, and prepare for the opening of Long Thanh International Airport in southern Vietnam.
