Vietnam
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Airlines
Fuel Shortage Disrupts Flights in Vietnam
A tightening jet fuel supply in Vietnam has begun to directly impact aviation operations. Rising prices and reduced availability are leading to cuts in domestic flight services. ➡️ Vietnam Airlines is preparing to cancel approximately 23 weekly flights starting in April, while VietJet is reducing frequencies on several routes. Affected routes include Hai Phong–Buon Ma Thuot, Hai Phong–Cam Ranh, Hai…
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60 Tons of Humanitarian Aid from Vietnam to Iran
Vietnam has reportedly sent approximately 60 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran. The cargo aircraft carrying the aid supplies departed from Hanoi and arrived in Iran without any issues. The shipment reportedly included rice, flour, instant noodles, fish sauce, sugar, and various food products, as well as clothing for children and adults and other basic necessities. Vietnamese authorities stated that…
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Airlines
Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways Places Order for Up to 40 Boeing 787-9 Aircraft
U.S.-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing announced that Vietnam’s newly established carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways has placed an order for up to 40 787 Dreamliner aircraft. According to the statement, the order will form the backbone of the airline’s future widebody fleet. The agreement covers the 787-9 variant, which will be deployed on operations based at Phu Quoc International Airport in Vietnam.…
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Military Training Aircraft Crashes in Vietnam Mountains
In Dak Lak province in central Vietnam, a military aircraft conducting a training mission crashed into mountainous terrain. In a statement by the Vietnamese Ministry of Defense, it was reported that a Yak-130 aircraft belonging to the Air Force took off at 07:27 local time as part of a planned training mission. Shortly after takeoff, a technical malfunction occurred and…
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Vietnam Airlines to Decide Between A350 and 787-9
Vietnam’s national carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has announced plans to purchase or lease up to 30 Airbus A350-900 or Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft for delivery between 2028 and 2030. Requests for proposals from potential suppliers will be accepted until October 8. This plan was first discussed in June, but the airline has now launched a more concrete tender process. This move…
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