Vietnam adjusts flight routes after China's establishment of 6 temporary danger zones Following the announcement of China to establish six danger zones related to the Taipei, Shanghai, and Manila flight information zones, CAAV requested Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Bamboo, Pacific, and Vietnam Flight Management Corporation (VATM) to formulate a plan to adjust flight routes to ensure safety. The CAAV said that the Aviation Information Center - Vietnam Flight Management Corporation had reported on China's release of a telegram establishing six temporary dangerous areas. These danger zones are related to the Taipei, Shanghai, and Manila flight notification zones from 4 a.m on August 4 to 4 a.m. on August 7 (international time). At the same time, Taiwan (China) has also released a telegram on the management of air traffic at the boundary of the Taipei flight information area. Under the telegram, all aircraft are prohibited from entering these airspaces for safety reasons. It is … [Read more...] about Vietnam adjusts flight routes after China sets up 6 temporary danger zones
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Vietjet adjusts flying routes to Northeast Asia
Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietjet Air said on August 4 it will alter flight routes between Vietnam and Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan (China) from August 4-7 to avoid the airspace near Taiwan where China conducts military drills, in line with instructions by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). A total of 82 flights will be rerouted in the period, the airline’s representative said, adding that a number of other flights will also be affected as the domino effect. Passengers will be informed on changes in flight schedules via the airline’s official channels, text messages and booking emails. On August 3, CAAV Director Dinh Viet Thang said that after China had announced military drills in some areas near Taiwan (China) from August 4 noon through August 7, the CAAV held a meeting with airlines on detour plans to ensure safety. He said China’s exercises near Taiwan will affect the flights from Vietnam to the US, Taiwan, Japan, … [Read more...] about Vietjet adjusts flying routes to Northeast Asia
M&A route lends appeal for delay-ridden ventures
LDG Group is a developer with many unfinished projects that cannot be deployed in Ho Chi Minh City because of legal issues and cash flow. To solve the situation, chairman Nguyen Khanh Hung in June said he wants to mobilise capital from outside, and a merger and acquisition (M&A) is one potential method. Vietnam boasting buoyant real estate M&A activities “We are looking to finish legal documentation for two projects of the High Intela and the West Intela with a total of around 800 units which can be taken into M&A for other potential partners. This would be a good solution for LDG because these projects are small in scale, and LDG should leave them to drive focus towards improving its governance and construction capacity,” Hung said. According to Do Duy Thanh, manager of Savills Hanoi Investment Advisory Department, M&As are considered a safe and beneficial solution for both parties because the domestic enterprise can solve the capital shortage, while … [Read more...] about M&A route lends appeal for delay-ridden ventures
Over 100 Vietnamese flights to Northeast Asia, US affected amid China military drills
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said 118 flights operated by Vietnamese carriers will be affected by the Chinese live-fire drills, with 36 operated by Vietnam Airlines and the rest by Vietjet Air. With flights from Vietnam to South Korea and Japan, a Vietnam Airlines spokesperson said aircraft would have to fly into China's inland area to avoid Taiwanese airspace, adding 10-15 minutes to flying time. With flights to the U.S. the carrier was forced to change its route by flying over the Philippines, with the detour adding 35 minutes. Flights between Vietnam and Taiwan remain operational. A representative of Vietjet Air said the carrier has changed its routes for a series of flights connecting with Japan and South Korea. In addition to adjusting flight routes, some flights may be delayed, with detours increasing fuel costs. China on Thursday launched unprecedented live-fire military drills in six areas around Taiwan, a day after a visit by U.S. House of … [Read more...] about Over 100 Vietnamese flights to Northeast Asia, US affected amid China military drills
Vietnamese airlines reroute flights to avoid airspace near Taiwan
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Airlines will alter flight routes between Vietnam and Northeast Asia, including Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan (China), and the US from August 4 to avoid the airspace near Taiwan where China conducts military drills. The national flag carrier will maintain the adjusted routes until August 7, with 36 flights. The rerouted flights will last longer, the airline said, asking passengers to/from Northeast Asia and the US to stay updated on flight information through its fanpage, website or customer service 19001100. The same day, Vietjet also announced that it will reroute flights to Northeast Asia, with 82 flights, in line with instructions by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). Passengers should access the carrier’s website www.vietjetair.com and mobile app to get flight information, it said. On August 3, CAAV said Vietnamese airlines will adjust their flight paths in the next few days to … [Read more...] about Vietnamese airlines reroute flights to avoid airspace near Taiwan
Vietnam’s airlines asked to avoid Chinese military drill areas near Taiwan
Vietnamese airlines have been directed to adjust flight routes in order to avoid six areas near Taiwan where military exercises are being conducted by China amid tensions sparked by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island, Vietnam’s central aviation agency said on Wednesday. The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) released the direction after China announced its military would launch live-fire drills in six maritime areas surrounding Taiwan and their respective airspace from Thursday to Sunday and asked sea vessels and planes from other countries to avoid these zones. Accordingly, Vietnamese carriers will adjust their flight routes to ensure their planes do not fly over or near the six drill areas labeled on a map released by China, CAAV general director Dinh Viet Thang told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. Thang also noted that Vietnamese airlines will seek out reserve airports far from these areas. Such adjustments will increase flight distances, … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s airlines asked to avoid Chinese military drill areas near Taiwan