Vietjet Strengthens Regional Aviation Capacity with New Long Thanh Hangar, Launches Inaugural Flight to Vietnam’s Largest Airport

Vietjet has marked two significant milestones at Long Thanh International Airport with the topping-out of its international-standard aircraft maintenance hangar and the operation of its inaugural flight to the airport. Long Thanh International Airport is being developed as Vietnam’s largest international airport once fully completed supporting the country’s and Vietjet’s long-term aviation and connectivity needs. These milestones further strengthen regional connectivity and operations through Vietjet’s growing network, including key markets such as Singapore.

The aircraft maintenance facility, which broke ground on 19 August 2025, forms part of the Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Center complex at Long Thanh. Developed on an 8.4-hectare site with a total investment of up to USD100 million, the project comprises Hangars No. 3 and No. 4. The facility is designed, managed, and supervised by leading international consultants Mace (United Kingdom) and Apave (France).

Once completed, the hangars will be able to accommodate up to six narrow-body and two wide-body aircraft simultaneously, or up to ten narrow-body aircraft. The project incorporates a long-span steel structure engineered to support large-scale aircraft maintenance operations and future fleet growth.

The topping-out was completed on schedule despite complex construction conditions, reflecting close coordination between Vietjet and its international partners. When operational, the facility is expected to strengthen regional maintenance capacity, reduce reliance on overseas technical services, and improve cost-efficiency across the airline’s operations, while supporting skilled employment in the aviation sector.

On the same day, Vietjet operated its inaugural flight, VJ038, from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Long Thanh International Airport using an Airbus A321neo aircraft. The flight marks an early operational milestone as Long Thanh progressively transitions into a key hub for Vietnam’s international air traffic.

With a modern fleet and an extensive regional network, Vietjet continues to invest in infrastructure and operational capability to support long-term growth and connectivity across Southeast Asia, as demand for air travel within the region continues to rise.