A lack of in-region engine maintenance shop capacity combined with a shortage of capabilities is causing bottlenecks in Asia-Pacific for airline customers.
Vietnam’s new mega-hub Long Thanh International Airport is set to open in 2026 and carriers are developing maintenance facilities to meet the expected demand.
VietJet Air is scheduled to start Comac C909 operations on April 19 after the LCC sold tickets for flights on Hanoi-Con Dao and Ho Chi Minh City–Con Dao routes.
VietJet is planning an expansion into Europe and expects to launch its first routes to the region before the end of the year, with the U.S. also on the horizon.