Vietnam considers third private airline
Thahn Nien Daily reports that the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) is considering an application for Mekong Aviation Company to become Vietnam’s third private airline operator. The airline is awaiting Ministry of Transport approval. The carrier, which will have a registered capital of US$12m, plans to start domestic flights next year from its base at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport to destinations such as Phu Quoc, Nha Trang and Can Tho. It is expected to operate a fleet of about 10 100-seat airplanes. The first two licensed private airlines, Vietjet Air and Air Speed Up, plan to begin operations in 2009.
Prahok @ October 13, 2008