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Boeing 787, Vietnam's largest aircraft, touches down at Long Thanh Airport for first technical test flight

Boeing 787, Vietnam's largest aircraft, touches down at Long Thanh Airport for first technical test flight

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the largest wide-body aircraft currently operated by Vietnam Airlines, touched down at Long Thanh International Airport on Dec. 15, marking a key technical milestone as Vietnam’s biggest aviation project enters its final preparation phase.
Vietnam's largest passenger jet to land at Long Thanh Airport in first technical flight

Vietnam's largest passenger jet to land at Long Thanh Airport in first technical flight

Long Thanh airport to welcome first 3 flights on Dec 19, technical test flight set for today

Long Thanh airport to welcome first 3 flights on Dec 19, technical test flight set for today

Vietnam aims to make Long Thanh Southeast Asia's leading aviation hub

Vietnam aims to make Long Thanh Southeast Asia's leading aviation hub

The Vietnamese government has issued a directive to accelerate the development of Long Thanh International Airport, aiming to establish it as the most attractive and competitive aviation destination in Southeast Asia, with the ultimate goal of surpassing current regional leaders.
December 12, 2025 | 10:30 pm PT
15,000 workers rush to prepare Vietnam's Long Thanh Airport for first flight

15,000 workers rush to prepare Vietnam's Long Thanh Airport for first flight

Vietnam is racing toward a major milestone at Long Thanh International Airport, with more than 15,000 workers mobilized to prepare for the airport's first flight on Dec. 19.
December 12, 2025 | 04:14 pm PT
Vietnam readies Long Thanh Airport for first technical flights next week

Vietnam readies Long Thanh Airport for first technical flights next week

Vietnam is approaching a major readiness milestone for Long Thanh International Airport, as the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) confirms that all navigation systems, equipment and staffing are now in place for technical test flights scheduled from Dec. 15–19.
December 11, 2025 | 07:03 pm PT
Terminal, tower, runways take shape as Long Thanh airport nears completion

Terminal, tower, runways take shape as Long Thanh airport nears completion

Long Thanh airport's main structures like runways, the passenger terminal, air traffic control tower, and radar station are gradually nearing completion to enable its first technical flight on Dec. 19.
December 10, 2025 | 02:58 pm PT
Vietnam moves to fast-track phase 2 of Long Thanh Airport as travel demand surges

Vietnam moves to fast-track phase 2 of Long Thanh Airport as travel demand surges

The Vietnamese government is moving to speed up phase 2 of Long Thanh International Airport, seeking the authority to self-approve the next feasibility study so construction can start earlier than planned as economic and air-travel growth outpace forecasts.
December 3, 2025 | 03:54 pm PT
Two key roads leading to Long Thanh Airport near completion

Two key roads leading to Long Thanh Airport near completion

The T1 and T2 roads linking Long Thanh International Airport with National Highway 51 and the Ho Chi Minh City–Long Thanh–Dau Giay Expressway have taken shape ahead of their scheduled opening on Dec. 19.
December 1, 2025 | 07:29 pm PT
Long Thanh Airport's $1.3B lotus-shaped terminal races toward 2026 opening in new visuals

Long Thanh Airport's $1.3B lotus-shaped terminal races toward 2026 opening in new visuals

After two years of construction, the US$1.3 billion terminal, considered the heart of Long Thanh Airport, has completed its roofing and is now being fitted with passenger boarding bridges, interior equipment and an AI-integrated operating system.
November 27, 2025 | 02:45 am PT
Vietnam's Party chief calls for policies to lure international carriers to Long Thanh Airport

Vietnam's Party chief calls for policies to lure international carriers to Long Thanh Airport

Party General Secretary To Lam is calling for rapid policy measures to draw international carriers to Long Thanh International Airport, aiming to elevate it into one of Southeast Asia's leading aviation hubs.
November 13, 2025 | 04:38 pm PT
Vietnam approves $1.45B plan to link Ho Chi Minh City and Long Thanh Airport

Vietnam approves $1.45B plan to link Ho Chi Minh City and Long Thanh Airport

Dong Nai Province has approved more than VND37 trillion (US$1.45 billion) in new bridge and road projects aimed at improving connections over 40 km between Ho Chi Minh City and Long Thanh International Airport.
November 11, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Vietnam to shift all long-haul international flights to Long Thanh Airport by 2027

Vietnam to shift all long-haul international flights to Long Thanh Airport by 2027

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has announced plans to gradually transfer international flight operations from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Long Thanh International Airport.
November 5, 2025 | 04:53 pm PT
Airport operator warns against delaying Long Thanh flight transfers, citing regional hub risk

Airport operator warns against delaying Long Thanh flight transfers, citing regional hub risk

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), the operator behind the massive Long Thanh International Airport project, has warned that delaying the transfer of flights from Tan Son Nhat will jeopardize the new facility's efficiency and undermine Vietnam's chance to establish a regional hub.
November 4, 2025 | 04:49 pm PT
Flight inspection for Long Thanh International Airport completed ahead of 2026 launch

Flight inspection for Long Thanh International Airport completed ahead of 2026 launch

Flight inspection, calibration, and procedure evaluation for Long Thanh International Airport were completed between Sept. 26 and Oct. 29, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam announced.
November 2, 2025 | 09:46 pm PT
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