Deputy Director General of CAAV, Mr. Đỗ Hồng Cẩm, hosted the delegation, which included representatives from CAAV’s Air Transport, Flight Safety Standards, and Legal and International Cooperation departments.
The Lao Airlines delegation was led by Mr. Viengxay Singkham, the
airline’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, accompanied by senior
personnel from operations, aircraft maintenance, and Lao Airlines’
representative office in Viet Nam.
Mr. Viengxay Singkham previously
served as Director General of the Department of Civil Aviation of Lao PDR
before assuming his current role at Lao Airlines.
The visit aimed to enhance
cooperation between the carrier and the Vietnamese aeronautical authority, with
a focus on strengthening collaboration and information exchange in aviation
safety, as well as exploring opportunities to expand Lao Airlines' air
transport operations in Viet Nam.
Speaking at the meeting, Mr.
Viengxay emphasized the importance of the longstanding aviation partnership
between Laos and Viet Nam. He noted that Viet Namwas his first destination on
an official overseas trip as CEO—and had also been his first destination during
his tenure as Director General of theDepartment of Civil Aviation of Lao PDR.
In response, CAAV Deputy Director
General Đỗ Hồng Cẩm reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to close cooperation with
Laos, both at the governmental level and between aviation authorities and
industry stakeholders. He cited the recent signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding between the two aeronautical authorities as a clear testament to
their shared goal of strengthening mutual support and cooperation in the field
of civil aviation.
The Lao Airlines delegation expressed appreciation for CAAV’s ongoing support and reaffirmed its intent to further deepen collaboration in the time ahead. Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination between their respective departments to explore specific areas of interest and cooperation in civil aviation./.
(Legal and International Cooperation Department)
At the invitation of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), the delegation of the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV), led by Deputy Director General Do Hong Cam, attended the 52nd ASEAN Air Transport Working Group Meeting (ATWG 52) and the 3rd ASEAN–EU Joint Committee Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, from 15–18 September 2025.
Hanoi, September 23, 2025 – Vietnam Airlines has announced adjustments to its flight schedule due to the impact of Typhoon Ragasa (Typhoon No. 9), which continues to develop unpredictably across the region. These changes are being implemented to prioritize the safety of passengers and crew.
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On 9 July 2025, the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) held a meeting with a delegation from Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan) focused onstrengthen air connectivity between Viet Nam and Hokkaido through charter flights, with a view to establishing regular scheduled services.
The Ministry of Construction has issued a directive assigning the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV), in its capacity as the aeronautical authority, to serve as the focal point in carrying out the notification procedures with ICAO regarding participation in CORSIA (as per ICAO’s guidance).
