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Vietnam Long Thanh Airport development

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2026-11-08 02:39 UTC → 2026-11-10 11:31 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Vietnam continues to advance the Long Thanh International Airport project, targeting full commercial operation by late December 2026. Construction progress has accelerated, with essential works under component project 3 reaching approximately 86% completion. The passenger terminal is transitioning toward operational readiness through a “paperless journey” model, utilizing biometric technology, facial recognition, and a high-speed automated baggage handling system. ~~Trial~~ The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has announced that the airport is projected to begin commercial operations ~~for~~ at 0:00 on December 24, 2026. During this initial phase, the ~~baggage system are~~ facility is expected ~~between September~~ to handle a maximum of 366 flights per week, comprising 322 domestic and ~~November 2026. To ensure the project meets its year-end targets, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has issued urgent directives~~ 44 international flights. Major carriers, including Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air, are planning routes to ~~accelerate~~ connect the ~~first phase, aiming~~ hub to Hanoi and other economic centers. Infrastructure testing is underway for the jet fuel supply system, which includes six storage tanks with a total capacity of 36,000 cubic meters. To support passenger transit, authorities are focusing on road connectivity, such as the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway, as rail links will not be operational ~~status before December 31, 2026. Relevant ministries, including~~ during the early stages. To ensure these targets are met, the Ministry of Construction ~~and~~ has issued directives for the ~~Ministry of Finance, have been tasked with ensuring security, safety, and resolving financial bottlenecks~~ ACV to ~~prevent further delays. However, the~~ submit operational plans by November 15, 2026. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has requested schedule adjustments for six essential service projects within the airport's fourth component. These projects, which include aircraft maintenance, catering services, and ground support, are facing delays due to labor shortages, material scarcity, and fluctuating fuel prices. The authority aims to have is tasked with reviewing these ~~specific components ready for commercial operation~~ plans by ~~December 23, 2026. While two of these projects have reached the equipment installation stage, four others have yet to complete basic construction. Delays are further attributed~~ November 18 to ~~large construction volumes, extended timelines for importing specialized equipment, and incomplete general technical infrastructure.~~ facilitate a formal readiness review. Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has previously emphasized that relevant ministries and local authorities will be held accountable ~~to the Government and the Prime Minister~~ if delays occur.

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