aviation security tightened during party general secretarys funeral

Aviation security tightened during Party General Secretary’s funeral

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has announced the application of level-1 enhanced security measures at airports, air traffic service providers, airlines, and aviation service companies during the state funeral of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
vietnam airlines to launch hanoi phnom penh direct flight

Vietnam Airlines to launch Hanoi-Phnom Penh direct flight

Vietnam Airlines on July 13 announced a new direct flight route between Hanoi and Phnom Penh and signed cooperation agreements with Cambodian partners to boost aviation and tourism development.
airfare hikes to remain towards 2025

Airfare hikes to remain towards 2025

Despite the efforts to provide more flights during the peak tourism season, passengers have turned away from flying, with airlines struggling with both customers and a lack of aircraft supply.
vietnam airlines faces severe aircraft shortage considers chinese planes

Vietnam Airlines faces severe aircraft shortage, considers Chinese planes

The CEO of Vietnam Airlines has disclosed that the airline's severe aircraft shortage is expected to persist until the end of 2024. To mitigate the impact, Vietnam Airlines is exploring the incorporation of Chinese-developed C919 aircraft into its fleet.
several factors affecting aviation sector recovery

Several factors affecting aviation sector recovery

Pacific Airlines has recorded zero passengers since the start of April after the budget airline returned its last aircraft at the end of March in an attempt to write off debts, perfectly encapsulating the ongoing struggles of businesses operating in the aviation sector.
garuda indonesia flight makes emergency landing after engine fire

Garuda Indonesia flight makes emergency landing after engine fire

A jetliner taking 468 people from Indonesia to Saudi Arabia made an emergency landing on May 15 due to an engine fire, the Garuda Indonesia airline said, in the latest incident in the archipelago's airlines safety record.
comprehensive inspection set for domestic flight prices

Comprehensive inspection set for domestic flight prices

The ticket sales, declaration, and price listing of Vietnamese airlines for the first months of the year will undergo inspection for three days, from May 7–9, following an abnormal price increase phase.
surging costs and fleet changes drive vietnams airfares up in 2024

Surging costs and fleet changes drive Vietnam's airfares up in 2024

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has reported a notable increase in the average cost of economy class airfares across various routes operated by Vietnamese airlines in 2024, inclusive of taxes and fees.
singapore airlines switches to sustainable aviation fuel use

Singapore Airlines switches to sustainable aviation fuel use

Singapore Airlines has ordered 1,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from refiner Neste, which is the airlines’s first purchase of low-carbon jet fuel from the Finland-based refinery.
vietnam airlines wipes out debt posts record profit in q1

Vietnam Airlines wipes out debt, posts record profit in Q1

Vietnam Airlines concluded the first quarter with a record net profit of over $179 million, putting an end to a streak of 16 consecutive quarters of losses.
vietnam airlines adjusts flight paths via middle east

Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight paths via Middle East

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced adjustments to its flight routes between Vietnam and Europe to ensure the utmost safety of passengers and crew amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
malaysian airlines to charge carbon levy soon

Malaysian airlines to charge carbon levy soon

Malaysia is gearing up for greener skies once the carbon levy collection by the airlines comes into effect as soon as the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) makes the necessary review, according to Assoc Prof Major Dr Mohd Harridon Mohamed Suffian, an aviation and aerospace expert.
shortfall of planes adds to complexities

Shortfall of planes adds to complexities

Global airline giants insist they have enough planes in Vietnam, at a time when concerns are being raised over sustainability in the supply chain.
vietnam airlines jsc intends to wet lease four aircraft

Vietnam Airlines JSC intends to wet-lease four aircraft

Vietnam Airlines JSC intends to wet-lease four (04) aircraft for period of 02 - 03 months, tentative start date from June 01, 2024.
vib unveils unlock privilege 40

VIB unveils Unlock privilege 4.0

The premium privilege package exclusively for VIB credit cardholders returns this year, bringing many expanded benefits to meet VIB's customers' needs. The package offers privileges ranging from restaurant deals to Vietnam Airlines membership, the lowest foreign exchange rates, birthday gifts, and a lot more besides.