Vietnam Airlines is planning to make a decision on a firm order for 50 narrowbody aircraft next year and is open to considering all manufacturers, the CEO says.
Garuda Indonesia and Vietnam Airlines have signed a pact that aims to expand the flag carriers' strategic cooperation on passenger and freight operations.
Hong Kong International Airport has signed pacts with Airports Corporation Vietnam, Cambodia Airports, Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines to spur route development.
Vietnam Airlines is considering purchasing around 20 Airbus or Embraer regional airliners, as the flag-carrier continues to find ways to strengthen its network.
A selection of 60 new routes starting in December, including long-haul services being launched by United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.
Vietnam Airlines’ membership means all major flag-carriers of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) are in AAPA, less Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos.