A flight descending into Hanoi spotted a kite just 300 meters above the ground, raising aviation safety concerns.

The Civil Aviation Authority of VN (CAAV) has issued a formal request demanding that Vietjet Air assign sufficient staff, particularly for passenger and baggage services, along with adequate ground service equipment at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

According to recent data from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), the first quarter of 2025 saw a total of over 20.7 million passengers flying, up 9.2% year-on-year.

Vietnam’s largest domestic terminal opens in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing advanced biometric and AI-based technologies to air travel.

After more than two years of construction, Tan Son Nhat International Airport’s Terminal T3 in Ho Chi Minh City officially entered operation today, marking the milestone with its first successful test flight to Van Don Airport in Quang Ninh.

Vietnam now permits the import of aircraft from Canada, Brazil, Russia, the UK, and China, alongside Airbus and Boeing.

Vietjet becomes the first Vietnamese airline to operate COMAC jets, with new flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao starting April 19.

A new decree allows Vietnamese airlines to import planes certified by China, Russia, and other nations beyond the U.S. and EU.

As Vietnam prepares for a long holiday, airfare between the country’s two largest cities is unexpectedly surging alongside popular beach destinations.

A kite flying at 1,500 meters near Noi Bai Airport prompted swift response from air traffic controllers, raising concerns over recurring safety risks.

Domestic airlines are set to increase capacity to meet soaring demand during the upcoming holiday period, with nearly 7,536 flights planned.

Following recent safety incidents involving power banks, Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have announced a ban on the use of power banks on all flights to minimize fire hazards.

Vietnam’s Noi Bai International Airport has introduced a new satellite-guided navigation method to enhance flight safety and efficiency.

Aviation data shows VietJet Air had nearly 50% of its flights delayed in February, followed by Vietnam Airlines and Vietravel. The Civil Aviation Authority urges improvements.

As part of its expansion strategy, Vietnam Airlines plans to launch and restore 15 international routes in 2025, connecting Vietnam to key destinations such as Italy, Russia, Denmark, China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the UAE.

With a total investment of over $432 million, the new domestic terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport is designed to handle 20 million passengers per year and significantly reduce congestion.

The agreements affirmed the carrier’s pioneering role in the innovation and digital transformation process while providing a solid foundation for building large-scale aircraft repair hangars with cutting-edge technology at Long Thanh airport.

Authorities are also looking to strengthen Vietnam’s competitiveness in the global tourism market by streamlining entry procedures, offering preferential policies, enhancing travel experiences and improving air connectivity.

Vietnam is considering amending aviation laws to certify and operate Chinese-made COMAC aircraft, addressing aircraft shortages and facilitating fleet expansion for airlines.