Vietjet has achieved two significant milestones at Long Thanh International Airport, which is set to become Vietnam's largest airport once fully operational.
The airline celebrated the topping-out of its international-standard aircraft maintenance facility and launched its inaugural flight to the airport.
These developments underscore Vietjet's commitment to enhancing aviation infrastructure for improved regional and global connectivity.
The hangar project, initiated on 19 August 2025, forms part of the Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Centre at Long Thanh.
Spanning 8.4 hectares with an investment of up to $100 million (US$100 million), the facility includes Hangars No. 3 and No. 4.
Designed by UK-based Mace and France's Apave, the hangars feature an ultra-long-span steel structure meeting global aviation standards.
Upon completion, they will accommodate six narrow-body and two wide-body aircraft, or up to ten narrow-body aircraft simultaneously.
Right on schedule
Despite challenging construction conditions, the project was completed on schedule, showcasing Vietjet's execution capability and international collaboration.
The facility aims to bolster domestic maintenance capacity, reduce reliance on foreign technical services, and create high-quality jobs in Vietnam and beyond.
Coinciding with the hangar's completion, Vietjet operated its inaugural flight VJ038 from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Long Thanh using an Airbus A321neo.
This move highlights Vietjet's long-term vision and commitment to sustainable investment in Vietnam's aviation sector.
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