On December 9th, Long Thanh International Airport announced its ongoing efforts to clean and inspect all runways and taxiways in preparation for a technical flight scheduled for December 19th. This marks a significant milestone in the Phase 1 operations of Vietnam’s largest airport.
Alongside technical preparations, the government is expediting procedures for Phase 2 of the project. On December 8th, the government submitted a proposal to the National Assembly to amend Resolution 94 on the investment policy for Long Thanh International Airport. The proposal recommends approving the feasibility study report for Phase 2 under delegated authority, without requiring National Assembly approval.
According to the proposal, this approach streamlines the research, appraisal, and approval process, aligning with the principles of decentralization and the provisions of the 2024 Public Investment Law. With projected double-digit GDP growth from 2026 onwards, air travel demand is expected to surpass previous forecasts, necessitating the early implementation of Phase 2.
Phase 2 involves the construction of an additional runway and a passenger terminal with a capacity of 25 million passengers annually, along with supporting technical infrastructure. The government also proposes appointing the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) as the investor for essential Phase 2 facilities.
The National Assembly’s Economic Committee and Finance-Budget Committee have endorsed the government’s proposal as well-founded and compliant with current regulations. Both committees agreed to include the amendments in the Resolution of the 10th Session, facilitating Long Thanh’s accelerated progress in the coming period.
Long Thanh International Airport is expected to complete all preparations to ensure the safe and precise execution of the technical flight on December 19th, a crucial test before the airport’s commercial operations commence.
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