As of July, the total number of aircraft of Vietnamese airlines receiving air operator certificate (AOC) stood at 195, a drop of 36 compared to the same period last year, statistic from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam. Of which, the number of commercial aircraft utilised by the airlines was 167, a year-on-year decline of 51.

Vietnam Airlines has signed a comprehensive fleet restructuring agreement with the US-based Air Lease Corporation (ALC) in efforts to help the national flag carrier surmount difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.