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Tourism helps more airlines take off in Vietnam

Vietnam's booming tourism industry has led to growth in the aviation sector, with more routes and airlines creating a new landscape for the industry.

 

VN aviation industry seeks private investment amid explosive growth

The booming aviation sector in Việt Nam needs investment from the private sector to ensure that it has adequate airport infrastructure for continued...

Bamboo Airways shares priced at $3.54

The firm announced on November 2 that 405 million shares, worth VNĐ4.05 trillion, will be traded on the Over-The-Counter (OTC) market as BAV.

Property group FLC cancels share issuance

Property developer FLC Group has cancelled the issuance of 300 million shares for current shareholders.

 

Bamboo Airways leads in on-time performance index

Newly-opened Bamboo Airways topped the list of Vietnamese airlines in terms of on-time performance index in the first nine months of this year, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV).

Vietnamese aviation market under double pressure

The Vietnamese aviation market grew slowly in the first half of 2019, falling far short of the double-digit average growth in 2013-2018.

Bamboo Airways to go IPO next year

Bamboo Airways, a subsidiary of real estate developer FLC Group, is planning to issue an initial public offering (IPO) in 2020 to serve its expansion plans.

 

Will non-stop flights to the US be profitable?

Vietnam has all legal conditions to open non-stop air routes to the US. However, air carriers are still reluctant to fly non-stop to the US for fear for losses.

Vietnam to host int’l aviation expo 2019 for first time

The year 2020 will mark 65 years of Vietnam`s civil aviation industry which has developed rapidly in the past decade with 10 airports capable of serving international flights and 12 domestic airports.

 

Vietnam’s airlines need around $1,300 per passenger to fly to US

Bamboo Airways, the private airline which has just joined the market, plans to provide non-stop flights from late 2020 or early 2021. Meanwhile, older carriers still have not made any statements about the matter.

Domestic airlines delay, cancel almost 4,000 flights in July

Five domestic airlines reported 3,933 delayed flights in July, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Challenges and opportunities for launch of new air routes to US

After the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted a certificate of Category 1 aviation safety rating (CAT1) for Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in February, many domestic airlines intended to open direct routes to the US.

 

Is there space for Vietstar Airlines?

Will the sixth airline be able to make things happen in the market with five other competitors?

Bamboo Airways forces down FLC's profit

The operation of Bamboo Airways deeply decreased the gross margin of FLC’s services.

 

How many airlines should Vietnam have?

The move by Vingroup to establish Vinpearl Air once again shows the attractiveness of the domestic aviation market.

Bamboo Airways to start construction of aviation training centre this month

Bamboo Airways, a subsidiary of real estate developer FLC Group, will begin the construction of an aviation training centre this month, said its CEO Dang Tat Thang.

 

Ibaraki prefecture hopes for direct air route to Vietnam

Japan's Ibaraki prefecture will sign a MoU with Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways in July 2019 to jointly conduct a survey on potential passengers to launch an air route between the prefecture and Vietnam.

Bamboo Airways to open aviation academy in Binh Dinh

Bamboo Airways will start building an aviation academy this year to improve its human resource management.

 

Bamboo Airways’ fleet could reach 30 by 2023

The Ministry of Transport agreed on the need for Bamboo Airways, a subsidiary of FLC Group, to increase its fleet to 30 aircraft by 2023 after considering opinions of relevant parties at a meeting on June 21.

Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways scramble for pilots

Chair of Vietnam Airlines Pham Ngoc Minh says the nation’s flag air carrier is planning to raise wages for its pilots equal to 90 percent of the average level in Southeast Asia.