Related News Vietnam’s airports fit to burst with 25 percent increase in passenger numbers May. 18, 2016 New airline to take flight in Vietnam’s booming aviation market Mar. 28, 2016 Laser beams threaten planes at Vietnam's international airport By Doan Loan  June 23, 2016 | 09:45 am GMT+7 The National Committee of Civil Aviation Security has found four cases in which airplanes at Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi were threaten by laser beams this June, . On June 2, Regiment 921 detected laser lights in the southwest of the port while performing their tasks. Though related departments jumped in to investigate, no culprit was found. The incident was repeated on the evening of June 11 when a pilot of state-owned carrier Vietnam Airlines, who was about to land the airplane, discovered laser beams towards the west, 40 kilometers from Noi Bai Airport. One day later, another crew of Vietnam Airlines detected green laser lights projected onto … [Read more...] about Laser beams threaten planes at Vietnam’s international airport
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Cat Bi International Airport opens after lengthy upgrades
HA NOI (Biz Hub) — Cat Bi International Airport in the northern Hai Phong port city began operations yesterday after it underwent upgrades for more than two years. This was done under a plan approved by the then Prime Minister in 2012. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the airport was expected to help not only Hai Phong City, but also the northern coastal region to maximise their potential and strengths. The airport, together with Hai Phong International Port, Tan Vu-Lach Huyen Bridge and Ha Noi-Hai Phong and Quang Ninh-Hai Phong Expressways, will form a complete transport network, facilitating socio-economic development and ensuring national defence and security in the region, Phuc said. He urged the Ministry of Transport, the city and other localities to speed up the construction of transport, tourism and service infrastructure networks in order to make the best use of the airport. He also asked Airports Corporation of Viet Nam and … [Read more...] about Cat Bi International Airport opens after lengthy upgrades
Quang Ninh approves international airport’s feasibility report
An image of Quang Ninh International Airport. It's designed to handle 6.6 million passengers. — Photo baoquangninh.com.vn HA NOI (Biz Hub) — Authorities in the northern province of Quang Ninh have approved the feasibility report of the Quang Ninh airport project that will be built on a build-operate-transfer basis. As planned, the airport will be built on 248.6ha in the Van Don Island District's Economic Zone, with an estimated investment capital of VND7.49 trillion ($351.6 million), including the costs for site clearance. The district is required to complete the site clearance process before March 30 this year, in order to begin construction of the airport in April, right after the investor is selected. The project is a joint venture of the Korea Airport Corporation, Joinus Vietnam Joint Stock Company and Posco E&C Joint- Stock Company. It's estimated that the investors will need 45 years from the time the airport becomes operational to recoup their investment … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh approves international airport’s feasibility report
Đà Nẵng International Airport to be completed soon
Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG - Construction of a new terminal at Đà Nẵng International Airport is due to be completed in March 29. The terminal will serve delegates to meetings held within the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Year 2017. The VNĐ3.5 trillion (US$154 million) project will be put into trial operation from April to September before being officially inaugurated to serve the high-level APEC Week in November 2017. The project, which is among the city's key infrastructure projects to celebrate the city's liberation day, has three main components - an international passenger terminal, an overpass and a parking area. Beside these facilities, the Vietnam Airlines Corporation is also investing in a VIP lounge at the airport, which aims to serve high-level delegations to Đà Nẵng, especially those attending APEC meetings. Deputy director of Đà Nẵng International Airport Management Board Hoàng Việt Hà said with more than 1,000 workers at the construction … [Read more...] about Đà Nẵng International Airport to be completed soon
Hai Phong inaugurates Cat Bi International Airport
HA NOI (Biz Hub) — Hai Phong is not only an important aviation gateway but also an industrial centre and the largest port in the north. The city has made a name for itself as an economic, cultural and commercial hub of the northern coastal region.In addition, the city has great potential for tourism development owing to the recognition of an area on the Cat Ba Islands as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, the beautiful beaches and the resorts.With the recent inauguration of the Cat Bi International Airport, local authorities expect the city will maximize its potential and develop further.In his speech at the airport's opening ceremony on May 12, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hoped Cat Bi International Airport would reduce some of the pressure on Noi Bai Airport and facilitate the travel of passengers in the northern coastal region.Recognised as an international airport, Cat Bi Airport aims to receive four million domestic and international passengers each year.To celebrate the … [Read more...] about Hai Phong inaugurates Cat Bi International Airport