This is the first time Con Dao Airport has received and served this type of aircraft. Pre-work and load plans have been carefully calculated and executed by the Port, with the help from the airline, and in close coordination with the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority for exploitation permission.
(COMAC ARJ21 aircraft lands at Con Dao airport).
The flight was carried out with the purpose of showcasing and introducing the new aircraft product line of the China Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC). The ARJ21-700 is a twin-engine jet with a maximum of 90 seats, 5 seats on each row, with two CF34-10A engines mounted at the tail./.
(Eng ver by Enzo, CAAV)
On 17 and 18 September 2026, the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) held consultations with a delegation from the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India to discuss the development of air transport and increasing capacity on air routes between Viet Nam and India.
On 21 January 2026, a delegation of the Department of Civil Aviation of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (DCAL), led by Director General Mr. Viengxay Singkham, paid a working visit to Viet Nam to exchange experience and learn from Viet Nam’s practices in preparation for the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme under the Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP-CMA), in anticipation of Lao PDR’s upcoming audit activities.
The ICAO Council, the 36-member governing body of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has recently elected Mr. Toshiyuki Onuma as President of the Council for the 2026–2028 tenure.
