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NewsVietJet secures syndicated loan from Korean and Chinese banks
VietJet Air recently signed a syndicated loan agreement with South Korean and Chinese banks, valued at “over $200 million”. Woori Bank acted as the mandated lead arranger and the other participants are KEB Hana Bank and ICBC, says the Vietnamese low-cost carrier. Source: VietJet A ...
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VietJet Air’s third-quarter profit up 12%
VietJet Air boosted operating profit 12% in the third quarter, to D1.91 trillion ($90.4 million), as revenue and passenger numbers rose.
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VietJet to take 20 A321XLRs
VietJet Air is acquiring 20 Airbus A321XLR through a combination of a fresh order placement and converting part of its existing order backlog.
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VietJet receives first 240-seat ‘Cabin Flex’ A321neo
Vietnam low-cost carrier VietJet Air has taken delivery of the first Airbus 321neo equipped with 240 seats in the new Airbus Cabin Flex configuration.
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Interview
Vietnam Airlines chief executive Duong Tri Thanh
In a corner of Hanoi’s Noi Bai International airport is a derelict Ilyushin IL-18 in the livery of Vietnam Airways, a forerunner to the Vietnam Airlines of today. The Cold War icon sits on flat tires, corrosion all but obscuring its blue and white livery. It rests in clear sight of Hanoi’s two parallel runways, a silent witness to the revolution taking place within Vietnam’s airline sector – and the major changes in Vietnam Airlines itself.
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PODCAST: Airline Business on Ryanair, Vietnam, Aigle Azur, cargo
The new edition of the Airline Business podcast is now available.
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PODCAST: Airline Business on strikes, Cathay, Trump, diversity
The new edition of the Airline Business Podcast is now available.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Sluggish progress on gender mix in airline C-suites
It could be the mid-2050s before there is an equal split between female and male incumbents in senior executive positions at airlines, according to FlightGlobal’s latest annual survey of the world’s biggest passenger operators.
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VietJet Air to finally start India service
VietJet Air will finally launch flights to India from 6 December, after previous plans for such services in the third quarter of 2018 fell through.
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VietJet first half profit rises 11% as growth continues
Vietnam low-cost carrier VietJet Air's consolidated profit before tax for the first half rose 11% to D2.4 trillion ($104 million) as it continued to scale up its operations.
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Vietnam’s Phu Cat airport goes international in September
Vietnam’s Phu Cat airport will be ready for international flights come September after recently completed upgrades to the tarmac, domestic terminal and radar system.
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'New' name for Ryanair 737 Max is not actually new
While several media reports are claiming that Ryanair has rebranded the Boeing 737 Max, in the aftermath of the re-engined type's grounding, the chosen '737-8200' designation is not new.
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Dubai's Novus, VietJet in $1.3 billion deal for 10 jets
Novus Aviation Capital has signed an MoU for financing and leasing deals with VietJet, valued at $1.3 billion.
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AirAsia’s Vietnam dream hits the rocks – again
AirAsia’s third attempt for a low-cost carrier in Vietnam have fallen through, with the termination of a joint venture with local partners.
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VietJet Air to offer second Vietnam-Indonesia link
Vietnam low-cost carrier VietJet Air has will launch a five-times-weekly service on the Ho Chi Minh City-Bali route, commencing n 29 May.
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PICTURES: Bamboo Airways and VietJet firm up Boeing commitments
Bamboo Airways and VietJet Air have firmed up of commitments to order 110 Boeing aircraft during a visit by US president Donald Trump to Hanoi.
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FAA awards Vietnam Category 1 status
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Vietnam Category 1 status, setting the stage for Vietnamese airlines to serve US destinations.
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FAA on verge of awarding Vietnam category 1 status: report
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could grant Vietnam catetory 1 status in the coming weeks, setting the stage for direct services between the two countries.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Capacity growth in Vietnam slowed again in 2018
The year 2018 was another relatively sedate year for seat capacity growth in Vietnam, but potential new entrants still sense an opportunity in a steadily maturing market.
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Vietnam's Van Don airport commences operations
Vietnam's Van Don International airport commenced operations on 30 December 2018.
