Vietnam aircraft fleet to quadruple in 20 years
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Vietnam’s aircraft fleet, at 200 now, will quadruple by 2038 as air travel demand increases and the market sees new players.
These figures were cited by Darren Hulst, aircraft manufacturer Boeing’s marketing director for China & Northeast Asia, at a recent press briefing.
The current number of aircraft in the country is set to double in the next two years. Single-aisle aircraft are set to be the main type used for Vietnam’s domestic and regional flights, Hulst said.
He noted that aviation growth has been rapid in Vietnam for several years now. In 2009, all Vietnamese airlines provided 800,000 seats a month, but by this year, the figure had reached 3.3 million.
In the last five years, the number of passengers taking flights has tripled and the number of aircraft doubled, he added.
Southeast Asia will need 4,500 new aircraft by 2038, and Vietnam is set to account for a large portion of that demand, Hulst said.
Vietnam now has six domestic carriers and three companies that have applied for aviation permits.
Last year, Vietnam’s 21 state-run airports served 103.5 million passengers, up 11 percent year-on-year, and the figure is set to rise to 112 million this year, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the current size of Vietnam's aircraft fleet and what is it projected to be in the next two years?
What is the current size of Vietnam's aircraft fleet and what is it projected to be in the next two years?
Vietnam's current aircraft fleet stands at 200. This number is set to double in the next two years, indicating significant growth in the country's aviation sector.
Q.Which type of aircraft is expected to be predominantly used for flights within Vietnam and the region?
Which type of aircraft is expected to be predominantly used for flights within Vietnam and the region?
Single-aisle aircraft are expected to be the main type of plane used for Vietnam’s domestic and regional flights. This suggests a focus on efficient short to medium-haul travel.
Q.How many passengers did Vietnam's state-run airports serve last year, and what is the forecast for this year?
How many passengers did Vietnam's state-run airports serve last year, and what is the forecast for this year?
Last year, Vietnam's 21 state-run airports served 103.5 million passengers. This figure is projected to rise to 112 million passengers this year, indicating continued growth in air travel.
Q.What was the growth in monthly seat availability on Vietnamese airlines between 2009 and this year?
What was the growth in monthly seat availability on Vietnamese airlines between 2009 and this year?
In 2009, Vietnamese airlines provided 800,000 seats per month. By this year, that figure had significantly increased to 3.3 million, showing a substantial expansion in capacity.
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