In anticipation of the high travel demand during Vietnam's National Day holiday on September 2nd, airlines have ramped up their flight schedules, offering millions of seats to travelers.

Vietnamese airlines have been taking various measures in the face of a fleet contraction triggered by the manufacturer’s engine recall, including adding and replacing aircraft.

The increasingly bustling international aviation markets with many airlines opening new routes to large-scale markets will be a major driving force for the growth of the entire aviation market in the coming time.

Vietnam Airlines took delivery of its fifth Boeing 787-10 on July 31, making it the 30th wide-body aircraft in the national flag carrier's fleet.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) (China) will work together to develop new air routes under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that the former presented to its Hong Kong partner on August 1.

Vietjet and Airbus on July 22 officially signed a contract for the purchase of 20 new-generation wide-body A330neo (A330-900) aircraft, totaling $7.4 billion by the manufacturer’s list price, at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 in the UK.

As many as 63 foreign and four local carriers have been operating nearly 160 international routes connecting Vietnam to other countries around the world in the first half of the year.

Last year, the ratio of operating aircraft among those with AOC reached 94.4%. However, this rate drops to 85.6% this year due to the recall of engines.

The total passenger output through airports reached more than 54 million passengers in the first six months of this year, equal to 97% compared to the same period last year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Airlines have been increasing the number of night flights to meet demand amid an aircraft shortage, but the inconvenience and fear of fatigue mean passengers shun them.

Bamboo Airways is seeking additional capital of around 1.69 trillion VND (66.8 million USD) in the final months of 2024 to ensure its operational requirements, while also announcing the clearance of aircraft leasing debts.

According to the Vietnam Aviation Authority’s report, nearly 31,500 flights were delayed in the first half of the year.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will receive new Airbus A320neo and Boeing 787-10 planes in July, the airline has announced.

The international aviation market has fully recovered and slightly surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels, Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) Dinh Viet Thang said at the Ministry of Transport’s mid-year conference on July 3.

While the number of international air travelers in Vietnam reached over 21 million, marking an increase of over 44%, domestic air travel dropped to 17 million passengers in H1/2024, a decline of over 19% compared to the same period last year.

An EVA Air Boeing 777, flight number EVA396, collided with an airport light pole while taxiing to the runway at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of July 3, causing damage to one of its wings.

The VN Civil Aviation Authority has issued a directive urging airlines to actively search for and add more aircraft to replace those suspended due to engine recalls, and to increase capacity on key tourist routes, including those to and from Can Tho.

To save money, many travelers have booked tickets for flights at night. But they have regretted their decision because they ended up paying more for hotel rooms and food while waiting for flights.

Despite the increase in the frequency of night flights, tourists and travel agencies are not opting for this option due to the limited availability of services at their destinations during nighttime.

Pacific Airlines is set to take off again on domestic routes starting June 26, after more than three months without operational aircraft.