Vietnam seeks to establish another airline for taxi, rescue services
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The military-owned company will have to compete with four others in the general aviation service sector. Vietnam’s aviation authorities are seeking a license for fifth airline to offer chartered domestic and rescue flight services.
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has formally petitioned the government to grant the military-owned Saigon Newport Corporation in Ho Chi Minh City an aviation business license.
According to a business plan submitted to CAAV, the marine and port service company expects to establish a firm to operate two tourist aircraft in south-central Vietnam in 2018.
In the long term, the company will provide air taxi services, geological surveillance, aerial filming and air ambulance services.
If licensed, Tan Cang will have to compete with four other companies in the general aviation service sector, including state-owned Vietnam Air Service Company and Vietnam Helicopter Corporation.
Vietnam defines “general aviation” activities as flying operations in the service of industry, agriculture, forestry, fishery or for the purpose of search and rescue, scientific research, flight training, and other civil ends.
The operator would be permitted to offer various commercial and civil services, but cannot offer scheduled passenger flights.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of services will the new airline primarily offer, beyond tourist flights?
What kind of services will the new airline primarily offer, beyond tourist flights?
Initially, the company plans to operate tourist aircraft. Long-term services include air taxi, geological surveillance, aerial filming, and air ambulance services, along with chartered domestic and rescue flights.
Q.Which government body has requested the licence for this new airline?
Which government body has requested the licence for this new airline?
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has formally petitioned the government to grant Saigon Newport Corporation an aviation business licence. CAAV received the business plan submission.
Q.How will this new airline fit into the existing aviation market in Vietnam?
How will this new airline fit into the existing aviation market in Vietnam?
If licensed, it will be the fifth airline in Vietnam's general aviation service sector. It will compete with four other companies, including two state-owned operators, but cannot offer scheduled passenger flights.
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