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Vietnamese airlines are expanding by launching new routes and resuming suspended ones, while Russian tourists are returning in droves. More domestic seats? Vietnamese airlines currently operate more aircraft than in March 2024. Back then, Do Hong Cam, deputy director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), said of the industry’s challenges: “The fleet size declined due to engine recalls by manufacturers, restructuring at Bamboo Airways and Pacific Airlines, and high aircraft leasing costs. Additionally, we came under pressure from rising fuel prices and unfavorable exchange rates.” As of March 12, 2025, PlaneSpotters.net reported that the total commercial fleet of Vietnamese airlines has grown to 207 aircraft, with 176 operational and 31 under maintenance or grounded. VietJet is preparing to take delivery of four wet-leased aircraft, including two Airbus A321s and two COMACs. More balanced growth expected in 2025 Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) forecasts that passenger traffic through its airports will reach 118.9 million in 2025, an over 7% year-on-year increase. Domestic and international passenger growth is expected to exceed 7%, showing a more even distribution compared to 2024. In 2024, ACV recorded over 109 million passengers, including approximately 68 million domestic travelers—a 15% drop from 2023—and 41 million […]
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