Vietnam Airlines has reported a significant boost in its pre-tax profit for the first half of 2025, achieving VND6.68 trillion (US$255 million), marking a robust 19.3% increase compared to the same period last year, driven by soaring demand. According to the…
Vietnam Airlines has to ground 12 A321 aircraft, representing 20% of its domestic fleet, for up to 300 days due to engine issues, as supply chain disruptions have doubled the maintenance time, its CEO said. Le Hong Ha said engine issues are plaguing over…
Vietnam Airlines has sold a 35 percent stake in Cambodia Angkor Air for US$35 million. It had bought a 49 percent stake in the Cambodian carrier in 2009 and promised to help it expand. But in 2020 it had expressed its intention to sell of its stake due to…
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines estimates its consolidated pre-tax profit for 2019 at an all-time high of VND3.37 trillion ($146 million). The figure also marks a 10 percent year-on-year increase, Vietnam Airlines said in a press release. Its…
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