Long Thành International Airport faces project delays

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has requested the Ministry of Construction to extend the completion deadline for six essential service projects at Long Thành International Airport to December 23. These projects, part of Component Project 4, include aircraft maintenance, catering services, and ground technical services. While two projects have reached the equipment installation stage, four others have yet to complete basic construction.

Delays are attributed to large construction volumes, labor and material shortages, fluctuating fuel prices, and extended timelines for importing specialized equipment. Additionally, incomplete general technical infrastructure at the airport has hindered progress.

In response, Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc has issued directives to accelerate the first phase of the airport project. He emphasized that relevant ministries, agencies, and local authorities will be held accountable to the Government and the Prime Minister if delays occur. The Ministry of Construction has been tasked with coordinating with the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and other ministries to ensure the airport is ready for operation by the end of 2026.

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Airports Corporation of Vietnam · Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam · Long Thanh International Airport · Ministry of Construction · Pham Gia Túc · Vietnam

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[● 2 SOURCES] Long Thành International Airport is expected to begin commercial operations on December 24, 2026. soha.vn · baoxaydung.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Construction was requested to coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Defense to review operational conditions. thanhnien.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Four of the six priority projects have not yet completed basic construction. cafef.vn · kevesko.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Project delays are caused by labor shortages, material shortages, and fluctuating fuel prices. cafef.vn · kevesko.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam proposed a new completion deadline of December 23 for six projects at Long Thành Airport. cafef.vn · www.vietnamplus.vn · kevesko.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The T1 road connects Long Thành Airport with National Highway 51 and the Ho Chi Minh City area. baoxaydung.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Two projects, catering service number 2 and ground technical service number 2, have completed basic construction. cafef.vn · kevesko.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc directed that agencies will be held responsible for any delays affecting the project schedule. thanhnien.vn