The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an urgent alert as typhoon Kalmaegi approaches, warning that eight airports across the central region may face direct impacts.

Vietnam’s aviation industry is flying high again, with passenger numbers expected to hit a record 84 million this year, marking a powerful comeback from the pandemic, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has called on ministries, agencies, and contractors to accelerate the implementation of Phase 1 of the Long Thanh International Airport project, stressing the need to complete preparations for calibration and technical test flights slated for December 19, 2025.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) will coordinate with relevant units to begin flight inspection and calibration at Long Thanh International Airport from September 26, CAAV Director Uong Viet Dung announced on September 12.

VOV.VN - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to temporarily suspend flight operations at Van Don international airport in Quang Ninh province and Cat Bi international airport in Hai Phong city from 11:00 p.m. on July 21 to 12:00 p.m. on July 22 due to the impact of typhoon Wipha.

Vietnam’s aviation industry reported a sharp decline in punctuality rate in the first half of this year despite a significant increase in passenger traffic, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an urgent directive to aviation units nationwide, calling for strengthened flight safety measures during the summer peak travel period and in anticipation of adverse weather conditions such as thunderstorms.

VOV.VN - In the first half of 2025, the number of passengers passing through Vietnam’s airports is estimated to have reached approximately 59.7 million, an increase of 9.1% compared to the same period last year, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (​​​​​​​CAAV).

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines has cancelled and adjusted multiple flights due to heavy rain brought by storm Wutip, the first tropical storm of the year, which is currently affecting central Vietnam.

The overall security situation in Vietnam’s civil aviation sector was fundamentally maintained in the first five months of 2025, with no serious incidents that could threaten its security and safety occurring, the Ministry of Public Security reported at a meeting of National Civil Aviation Security Committee on June 5.