Vietnam Airlines partners with Singapore to elevate Long Thành airport to int’l prominence
The agreements affirmed the carrier’s pioneering role in the innovation and digital transformation process while providing a solid foundation for building large-scale aircraft repair hangars with cutting-edge technology at Long Thành airport.
HÀ NỘI — National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on March 13 signed multiple strategic cooperation agreements with three Singaporean industry giants, aiming to transform Long Thành International Airport into a modern aviation hub with global competitiveness and international reach.
The deals, signed within the framework of Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s official visit to the city state, marked a pivotal milestone in the airline’s development strategy.
Along with partnering ST Engineering Aerospace to promote aircraft maintenance and repair services, Vietnam Airlines will join hands with Singapore Airport Terminal Services Limited to develop cargo operations at the freight terminal of Long Thành, which is now under construction in southern Đồng Nai province, thus expanding international cargo services to more than 215 destinations worldwide.
Notably, the partnership between Vietnam Airlines, as well as SaigonTourist Group, and APG Group Pte Limited is promised to deliver unique aviation tourism offerings and advanced payment solutions, enhancing traveller experiences on the Việt Nam-Singapore route.
A Vietnam Airlines representative said the agreements affirmed the carrier’s pioneering role in the innovation and digital transformation process while providing a solid foundation for building large-scale aircraft repair hangars with cutting-edge technology at Long Thành airport. That will help attract international airlines and position Long Thành as a respected destination on the global aviation map.
Singapore, already a strategic market for Vietnam Airlines in Southeast Asia, has become more crucial than ever. Operating 28 flights to there from Hà Nội and HCM City every week, the carrier has served over 7 million passengers throughout its 30-year history, contributing significantly to trade promotion along with cultural and tourism connections between the two countries.
These strategic partnerships are not only the first building blocks but also a launching pad for Vietnam Airlines to "take off" at Long Thành International Airport, helping propel Việt Nam's aviation industry onto the international stage. — BIZHUB
