Maritime and aviation security and safety in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) is extremely important for countries in the region and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese airports welcomed a total of 232,000 international passengers during the first quarter of the year, marking an increase of 502% against the same period from last year, according to statistics released by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam is stepping up surveillance and patrols to ensure security at airports for the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has recently submitted to the Ministry of Transport for appraisal and approval four investment projects on building and operating aircraft maintenance workshops at Long Thanh International Airport with a total investment of more than US$119.7 million.

VOV.VN - Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi served a record of 78,000 passengers on April 29, the highest figure ever recording ahead of the upcoming holidays, including National Reunification Day on April 30 and May Day on May 1.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City hosted a press conference on April 2 to introduce "Vietnam International Aviation Expo - VIAE 2022" which is scheduled to take place from September 15 to September 19.

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has asked the Prime Minister to allow the ministry to grant a licence in aviation cargo transportation for IPP Air Cargo Joint Stock Company – the first cargo airline in Vietnam.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has held an urgent meeting with key leaders of Bamboo Airways to assess risks and ensure absolute flight safety after this carrier’s Chairman Trinh Van Quyet had been temporarily detained on the charge of stock market manipulation.

VOV.VN - The number of foreign travelers travelling through local airports during the first quarter of the year is forecast to grow by 441% against the same period from last year to reach 141,600 passengers, according to statistics released by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Vietnam’s aviation industry is targeting about 43 million passengers in 2022, including eight million international tourists, or around 50% of pre-pandemic numbers, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.