The Vietnamese government has issued Decree No. 89/2025, officially allowing the import of aircraft models manufactured in Brazil, Canada, Russia, the United Kingdom, and China.

The new decree amends and supplements certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/ND-CP, which regulates conditional business activities in the field of civil aviation.

Under the updated regulation, aircraft imported into Vietnam must hold a type certificate issued or recognized by one of the following authorities: the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), or aviation authorities from Brazil, Canada, Russia, the United Kingdom, and China (Civil Aviation Administration of China - CAAC). Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction may also issue or recognize type certificates.

This revision broadens the list of eligible aircraft manufacturers and opens the door for Vietnamese airlines to import aircraft certified by multiple international authorities, including those from China.

Previously, Vietnam only accepted aircraft with type certificates issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, the FAA, or EASA. This limited the ability of airlines to acquire aircraft built by other countries with globally recognized aerospace capabilities.

According to the Ministry of Construction, the new policy aims to give Vietnamese airlines more flexibility and autonomy in sourcing and operating aircraft.

On April 14, during a meeting with He Dongfeng, Chairman of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), the Prime Minister of Vietnam called for stronger cooperation in developing Vietnam’s aviation sector.

The Prime Minister praised the effective collaboration between COMAC and Vietjet Air and expressed support for expanding partnerships between COMAC and other Vietnamese airlines and partners.

He also encouraged COMAC to work with Vietnamese partners to invest in aircraft warranty, maintenance, and repair centers in Vietnam, alongside cooperation in purchasing, leasing, or lease-purchase of aircraft.

N. Huyen