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Vietravel Airlines appoints new CEO

By Rajiv MenonVietnam
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Vietravel Airlines has appointed Dao Duc Vu, who has 35 years of experience in the aviation industry, as its new CEO.

Vu took office on Sept. 4 after his predecessor Nguyen Minh Hai resigned for personal reasons, according to a company statement Tuesday.

Vu has held various senior leadership positions at Cambodia Angkor Air, Vietjet, and Bamboo Airways.

From 2020 to 2022 he served as deputy CEO and was primarily responsible for managing, supervising flight operations, and training flight crews at Vietravel Airlines.

The airline’s chairman Nguyen Quoc Ky said that that Vu’s appointment is crucial as the company embarks on new stages of development, with ambitious targets set by the board of directors.

Vu is expected to play a key role in expanding the airline’s route network.

Vietravel Airlines began flying in January 2021 with a focus on offering passengers a complete aviation and tourism experience by taking advantage of tourism giant Vietravel’s long-established ecosystem.

The airline, which operates three aircraft, posted its first quarterly profit of VND10 billion in the January-March period.

Questions & Answers

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What was Dao Duc Vu's role at Vietravel Airlines before becoming CEO?

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Before his appointment as CEO, Dao Duc Vu served as deputy CEO at Vietravel Airlines from 2020 to 2022. In this role, he primarily managed and supervised flight operations and crew training.

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What is the new CEO expected to achieve for Vietravel Airlines?

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The new CEO, Dao Duc Vu, is expected to play a key role in expanding the airline’s route network. His appointment is considered crucial as the company enters new development stages with ambitious targets.

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When did Vietravel Airlines begin its flight operations?

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Vietravel Airlines commenced its flight operations in January 2021. The airline focuses on providing passengers with a complete aviation and tourism experience, using its parent company's ecosystem.

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What was Vietravel Airlines' financial performance in the most recent reported quarter?

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Vietravel Airlines posted its first quarterly profit of VND10 billion in the January-March period. This financial result was achieved with the airline operating a fleet of three aircraft.

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