RoK’s corporation wins bidding for Long Thanh Airport project

August 30, 2024 | 15:59

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The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) on August 30 signed a contract for the management and operation consultancy of the Long Thanh International Airport project.

RoK’s corporation wins bidding for Long Thanh Airport project

Long Thanh airport, spanning 5,000 hectares in Dong Nai province, aims to align with trends such as smart and green airports by integrating advanced technologies in its construction and operations. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi – The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) on August 30 signed a contract for the management and operation consultancy of the Long Thanh International Airport project.

In June 2024, it carried out procedures for an international bidding process, the Republic of Korea’s Incheon International Airport Corporation in partnership with Vietnam's PMI Consultancy Services won the bidding. Both members of the consortium are recognised for their strong capabilities and extensive experience in airport projects.

According to the ACV, the global aviation industry is evolving, with trends such as smart airports incorporating biometric and AI technologies, green airports emphasising CO2 reduction, and heightened competition among international airports.

Long Thanh airport, spanning 5,000 hectares in Dong Nai province, aims to align with these trends by integrating advanced technologies in its construction and operations.

Classified as a 4F airport by the International Civil Aviation Organization, it is set to become a major aviation hub in the region. The project is divided into three phases, with an ultimate capacity of 100 million passengers and 5 million tonnes of cargo annually. The first phase will handle 25 million passengers and over 1 million tonnes of cargo per year.

Currently, four major construction packages, including the passenger terminal, runway, two connecting roads, and the air traffic control tower, are underway.

Over 8,000 workers and machinery are working around the clock to ensure timely completion. The first commercial flight is scheduled for September 2, 2026.

Contractor winning Long Thanh airport’s 1.45-billion-USD bidding package announced

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) on August 24 announced that the Vietur consortium had won the bidding package worth 35 trillion VND (1.45 billion USD) to build a terminal of the Long Thanh airport project in the southern province of Dong Nai.

Deputy PM inspects construction of Long Thanh airport

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on October 16 made a field trip to the construction site of Long Thanh International Airport in the southern province of Dong Nai.

ACV secures $1.8 billion in syndicated loans for Long Thanh Airport, ensuring on-schedule completion by 2026

Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has secured a $1.8 billion loan from three state-owned banks over a 20-year term to finance the construction of Long Thanh International Airport.

By VNA

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