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Airlines allowed to increase frequency of domestic flights from October 21

October 20, 2021 | 16:45

The Ministry of Transport announced on October 19 that it has built plans on restoring domestic flights in the period from October 21 – November 30 based on the outcomes of the pilot resumption of domestic flights from October 10-17.

Flight resumption sparks joy for crisis-hit domestic airlines

October 19, 2021 | 22:44

Domestic airlines are beginning to bounce back following the green light from authorities, hoping to undo the damage taken over the past 18 months.

Private airlines ask for zero-interest loans

October 01, 2021 | 13:43

Private airlines have requested access to 0 percent interest loans, similar to the support Vietnam Airlines (VNA) - the country's flag carrier - is entitled to, heard a meeting among the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), commercial banks and the airlines.

SCIC to hold 31.08 per cent of charter capital of Vietnam Airlines

September 14, 2021 | 14:59

SCIC bought Vietnam Airlines shares to hold at least 31.08 per cent of the charter capital to help the company overcome its difficulties amid COVID-19.

Germany offers 180,000 COVID-19 test kits to Vietnam

September 04, 2021 | 12:44

A Vietnam Airlines flight carrying 180,000 rapid COVID-19 test kits worth 615,000 EUR (730,290 USD) donated by Germany to Vietnam left Frankfurt airport on September 3 and is scheduled to land in Cam Ranh International Airport, south central province of Khanh Hoa, on September 4 before being handed over to Pasteur Institute in Nha Trang.

Vietnam Airlines JSC would like to invite MROs to join the bidding

August 05, 2021 | 13:42

Vietnam Airlines JSC invites MROs to join the bidding for repair and overhaul of GEnx engines for its Aercap B787-9 fleet during 2021-2023.

Authorities clamour for travel passes

July 23, 2021 | 15:07

While a special travel pass and financial bailouts are expected to help airlines in Vietnam come back from the brink, questions over their feasibility remain.

Making the right choices to save Vietnam Airlines

July 23, 2021 | 14:35

Is bankruptcy really in the offing for Vietnam Airlines? Airlines in general in Vietnam had a poor 2020. Vietnam Airlines itself operated over 96,000 flights in 2020..

Vietnam Airlines targets over 1.6 bln USD in revenue this year

July 17, 2021 | 21:20

Facing the complicated COVID-19 situation, Vietnam Airlines said it has built a feasible business plan with a view to earning 37.364 trillion VND (over 1.6 billion USD) in consolidated revenue this year, equivalent to 88.4 percent of the 2020 figure.

A global blueprint in saving airlines

July 16, 2021 | 08:15

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is expected to be saved as the government’s bailout package is being disbursed. However, some concerns remain.

Bumps ahead for the giants of transport

July 16, 2021 | 08:14

After enduring months of losses, state-owned transport giants Vietnam Railways and Vietnam Airlines are pinning hopes on a financial lifebuoy to recover from the incurred losses – but even significant support may not be enough for them.

Vietnam Airlines (VNA) to resume international flights

July 13, 2021 | 13:35

Vietnam Airlines (VNA) has announced plans to restart international commercial flights starting July 15. This is to meet growing demand from Vietnamese citizens that want to study and work abroad and foreigners that want to return home.

Vietnam Airlines to begin official trial of IATA Travel Pass from next week

July 09, 2021 | 23:55

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will officially trial the IATA Travel Pass mobile app on flights from Narita Airport, Japan to Danang from July 15.