VOV.VN - Experts anticipate that the upcoming year will remain challenging for the aviation industry, with the domestic market already being fully exploited and international flights yet to be restored.
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HoSE: VJC) recorded lower-than-expected loss of VND1.44 trillion (about US$62 million) for its air transport activities in the first half of 2020.
The second wave of COVID-19 that began at the end of July, the peak summer travel period, has disillusioned airlines that had earlier begin to hope for a recovery.
The Planning and Investment Ministry has suggested that the PM delays his approval to new carrier KiteAir’s investment proposal over COVID-19 impacts.
It is undeniable that the aviation industry has contributed greatly to the development of the global economy, accounting for roughly 3.6% of total global GDP.