Vietnam's airline industry is poised for fleet expansion and new routes.According to a recent approved civil aviation development strategy, thecountry is expected to increase its civil aircraft fleet up to 250 by2030.
The plan calls for airlines to substantially increase theirair transport capacities with traditional markets in Southeast Asia,Northeastern Asia and China, radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) reportedon March 14.
They are also urged to bolster air transport links to the South Asian region, East Europe and the former Soviet Union.
Thestrategy outlines plans to expeditiously open air routes and increasepassenger and cargo transport capacities on routes to Europe, NorthAmerica, Latin America and Africa.
It also places great emphasison the need to encourage investment in developing regional transitaviation ports as well as enticing foreign airlines to open air routesto these ports.
The total number of civil aircraft is expected to surmount to 190-210 by 2020 and further jump to 230-250 by 2030.
Tofulfill the set targets, the aviation sector will continue tovigorously invest and upgrade infrastructure such as terminals andparking lots to improve the efficiency and enlarge aviation ports.
Prioritieswill be given to expanding and upgrading international airports such asTan Son Nhat, Noi Bai, Cat Bi, Phu Bai, Da Nang and Cam Ranh andcompletion of the first phase of Long Thanh international airport.
Moreover,there are plans to turn Chu Lai International airport into a cargotransit centre for Southeast Asia and China’s southern region.-VNA
The plan calls for airlines to substantially increase theirair transport capacities with traditional markets in Southeast Asia,Northeastern Asia and China, radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) reportedon March 14.
They are also urged to bolster air transport links to the South Asian region, East Europe and the former Soviet Union.
Thestrategy outlines plans to expeditiously open air routes and increasepassenger and cargo transport capacities on routes to Europe, NorthAmerica, Latin America and Africa.
It also places great emphasison the need to encourage investment in developing regional transitaviation ports as well as enticing foreign airlines to open air routesto these ports.
The total number of civil aircraft is expected to surmount to 190-210 by 2020 and further jump to 230-250 by 2030.
Tofulfill the set targets, the aviation sector will continue tovigorously invest and upgrade infrastructure such as terminals andparking lots to improve the efficiency and enlarge aviation ports.
Prioritieswill be given to expanding and upgrading international airports such asTan Son Nhat, Noi Bai, Cat Bi, Phu Bai, Da Nang and Cam Ranh andcompletion of the first phase of Long Thanh international airport.
Moreover,there are plans to turn Chu Lai International airport into a cargotransit centre for Southeast Asia and China’s southern region.-VNA
