CAAV asks carriers not to hike airfaresThe Saigon Times Daily Passengers are seen getting off an aircraft of Vietnam Airlines. CAAV has asked local carriers to refrain from increasing airfares to stabilize prices during fuel price hikes - PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC - The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has asked local carriers to refrain from increasing airfares to stabilize prices during fuel price hikes, in accordance with the prime minister’s request, the local media reported. The Government and the Ministry of Transport have requested the relevant agencies to stabilize prices to maintain an inflation rate below 4% this year. Earlier, in June, data from the General Statistics Office showed that local budget carriers Vietjet and Jetstar Pacific had hiked the fees of their fringe services, leading to a rise in airfares by 2.59%. Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue had asked the Transport Ministry to perform an inspection and work on price monitoring as … [Read more...] about CAAV asks carriers not to hike airfares
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CAAV asks Lao Cai to reconsider airport project
CAAV asks Lao Cai to reconsider airport projectThe Saigon Times Daily HCMC – In response to a proposal by the Lao Cai provincial government for building the VND5.8-trillion Sapa Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has requested the locality to thoroughly study the necessity and efficiency of the project, reported the local media. According to CAAV deputy head Vo Huy Cuong, the local authorities should carefully weigh the impact of other means of transport, along with the province’s economic development orientation and tourism prior to preparing a plan for building the airport. Cuong stressed that building an airport is a legitimate aspiration for any locality; however, its feasibility must be mulled seriously, regardless of whether the project is backed by private or state funding. Cuong cited the examples of South Korea and Taiwan, noting that the two have fewer airports than Vietnam but their operations still lack efficiency. This is compensated by … [Read more...] about CAAV asks Lao Cai to reconsider airport project
CAAV asks U.S. for aviation safety assessment
CAAV asks U.S. for aviation safety assessmentBy Le Anh Passengers get off a Vietnam Airlines plane – PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC – The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has asked the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to carry out the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program in Vietnam to make it possible for the Southeast Asian nation to launch its long-awaited direct air service to the world’s largest economy next year. A CAAV representative told local media on July 2 that Vietnam has done what was recommended by the FAA, and the CAAV has put in a written request for the IASA program to be conducted next month. An IASA assessment is an essential prerequisite for Vietnam to launch a nonstop flight service to the United States. Under the IASA program, the FAA determines whether another country’s oversight of its air carriers that operate, or seek to operate, in the United States or codeshare with a U.S. air carrier … [Read more...] about CAAV asks U.S. for aviation safety assessment
CAAV instructs stronger measures to ensure aviation safety
Under the Instruction 119/CT-CHK dated May 2, the CAAV asked Vietnam Airlines’ pilots to make thorough preparations prior to flights including updating themselves on information of the scheduled flight and study the structure of the landing airport, while making early contact with the air traffic control station of the landing airport to get meteorological information as well as landing methods and runway. The pilot must double check important information, strictly adhere to aviation regulations, and immediately report on unusual signs that may confuse the pilot and threaten the fight’s safety. Earlier on April 29, Vietnam Airlines’ flight VN-7344, which departed from Ho Chi Minh City at 2:00 pm carrying a seven-member crew and 203 passengers, landed on a runway that was under construction at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa at 2:53 pm the same day. No passenger or crew member was hurt. All crewmembers of the fights have been suspended for investigation. … [Read more...] about CAAV instructs stronger measures to ensure aviation safety
CAAV to launch representative office in Van Don Int’l Airport
The representative office’s functions are inspecting the observance of regulations related to civil aviation, plans and programs to develop civil aviation, aviation safety and security; ensuring compatible land use around airports, and other activities. Van Don International Aiport is built on 290 ha in Doan Ket commune, Van Don District under build-operate-transfer (BOT) format, with an estimated investment capital of US$2 billion. The construction of the airport has been started in 2015 and is expected to comlete in 2018. The airport is designed to serve both civil and military flights and able to receive 2-2.5 million passengers a year by 2020 and large aircrafts like B777, B787, B747-400 and A350. The airfield will be expanded to serve five million passengers annually by 2030. By BICH QUYEN – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam CAAV Van Don International Airport … [Read more...] about CAAV to launch representative office in Van Don Int’l Airport