According to Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam statistics, the country saw double-digit growth in traffic through airports in the first five months of this year, reaching 49 million, up more than 10% over the same period last year.
CAAV Director Uong Viet Dung said that the airport upgrading project is among projects to be fast-tracked to serve the organisation of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week 2027 in Vietnam, as well as to support sustainable development of the locality and the country.
The airline said it is closely monitoring developments in the region and will provide updates should the Pakistan – India conflict affect its flight operations.
Under the strategic planning component, the French side will assist CAAV in developing a roadmap to manage the projected growth of Vietnam’s aviation sector in the coming years.
These international flights, the first of their kind, marked a significant milestone for the Dong Hoi airport, particularly following its designation as one of three domestic airports authorised to process foreign passengers' arrivals and departures using electronic visas.
A significant portion of these flights will serve routes to and from HCM City, with 5,083 flights (averaging 462 per day), reflecting a 21% increase in both total flights and seating capacity.
According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, during the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday (from January 24 to February 2), the number of passengers passing through airports nationwide reached approximately 3.6 million, an increase of 16% compared to the same period in 2024.
During the Tet holiday, Tan Son Nhat International Airport served approximately 1.38 million passengers while Noi Bai International Airport processed around 900,000 passengers, and Da Nang International Airport handled over 381,000 passengers.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has adjusted the flight capacity at Ho Chi Minh City-based Tan Son Nhat International Airport, in a bid to meet peak travel demand during the upcoming 2025 Lunar New Year Festival, the largest traditional festival in Vietnam.
Super Typhoon Yagi is currently about 620km southeast of the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh and will make a landfall on September 7, said the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Vietnamese airlines are bracing for a surge in air travel during the upcoming National Day (September 2) holidays, with flight schedules expanding to accommodate the rush.
Vietnamese airlines have been taking various measures in the face of a fleet contraction triggered by the manufacturer’s engine recall, including adding and replacing aircraft.
In the past six months, Vietnamese airlines have operated nearly 160 international routes connecting Vietnam with countries worldwide, according to a report from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam. The international route network has been restored to pre-COVID-19 levels and continues to expand into new markets in Central Asia, India, Australia, and more.
Though an array of difficulties and challenges remain, the aviation sector of Vietnam has recovered quickly, especially international flights and the number of passengers on these routes.
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 passengers should not have too many gripes when it comes to flight arrival and departure as the national flag carrier was named the most punctual airline in Vietnam in the first half, achieving an on-time performance (OTP) rate of 84.1%.
The international aviation market has fully recovered and slightly surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels, Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) Dinh Viet Thang said at the Ministry of Transport’s mid-year conference on July 3.
Vietnam's aviation safety index was reported at 77% by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), well above the global average of 68%, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has requested airlines to focus on ensuring safety, as the shortage of available operational planes is forcing carriers to optimise aircraft flying times to meet peak transport demand.
Vietnam plans to more than double the annual capacity of Lien Khuong Airport in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong to 5 million passengers in the next six years under a master plan to develop the airport during 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050 recently approved by the Ministry of Transport.
