# Vietnam airport PPP development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-airport-ppp-development
> Updated: 2026-07-31T10:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Vietnamese conglomerate FLC Group and U.S.-based HAS Development Corporation signed a framework agreement to study public‑private‑partnered upgrades of Phú Cát and Pleiku airports in Gia Lai province. The study followed provincial approval earlier in the month and marked the first step toward expanding capacity and service quality, though no final investment decision was made.

A week later, FLC appointed Michael Vu—formerly national director of Boeing Vietnam—as Vice President, tasking him with overseeing the group’s aviation activities and airport‑infrastructure projects, including the PPP study. At the same time, Bamboo Airways, an airline within the FLC ecosystem, suspended all charter flights between Hanoi and Lệ Giang due to operational constraints.

## Claims

- Michael Vu was appointed Vice President of the FLC Group effective 1 August 2026, responsible for aviation and airport infrastructure. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Prior to joining FLC, Michael Vu served as the national director of Boeing Vietnam. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- FLC Group signed a principle agreement with HAS Development Corporation on 22 July 2026 to study upgrading Phú Cát and Pleiku airports under a public‑private partnership. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Gia Lai provincial People's Committee approved the study plan for Phú Cát and Pleiku airport upgrades on 10 July 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Bamboo Airways announced the suspension of all charter flights between Hanoi and Lệ Giang effective 1 August 2026. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Michael Vu appointed Vice President of Vietnam's FLC Group

Michael Vu, former Boeing Vietnam director, becomes Vice President of FLC Group, overseeing aviation and airport projects as the firm partners with US HAS Development to upgrade Phú Cát and Pleiku airports.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-vu-appointed-vice-president-of-vietnams-flc-group

### 2026-07-24: FLC Group partners with US HAS Development to upgrade Gia Lai airports

FLC Group and US HAS Development signed a July 22 agreement to study PPP upgrades of Phu Cat and Pleiku airports in Gia Lai, aiming to boost capacity, attract foreign investment and spur regional growth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flc-group-partners-with-us-has-development-to-upgrade-gia-lai-airports

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