Vietnamese airlines have been taking various measures in the face of a fleet contraction triggered by the manufacturer’s engine recall, including adding and replacing aircraft.

Bamboo Airways is seeking additional capital of around VND1.69 trillion (US$66.8 million) in the final months of 2024 to ensure its operational requirements, while also announcing the clearance of aircraft leasing debts.

Bamboo Airways and the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on July 10 signed a cooperation contract worth US$36 million.

VOV.VN - Bamboo Airways has received an Airbus A320 from Royal Air Philippines under a wet lease arrangement to meet increasing demand for travel during the 2024 peak summer holiday season.

There is no legal basis at the moment to consider proposals related to raising the foreign ownership ratio in aviation transport businesses to 49% of the charter capital, said the government agency.

VOV.VN - Budget airline Bamboo Airways has received an Airbus A320 to increase the firm’s transport capacity during the coming lunar New Year holiday.

Bamboo Airways continued to be the most punctual airline in Vietnam during January – November, with 92.5% of its flight taking off and landing on time, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Bamboo Airways has announced that it leased two more Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft for its fleet operating from January 1, 2024, increasing its capacity by over 20% to serve the peak season of the year's end and traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) 2024 festival.

Vietnamese carriers Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines and Vasco have offered over 6 million tickets for sale to meet rising travel demand during Lunar New Year (Tet) 2024, which is forecast to be higher than last year.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 23 made a field trip to Embraer S.A., a Brazilian multinational aerospace corporation, in Sao Jose dos Campos city, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, as part of his ongoing official visit to Brazil.