On 15/1, Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) received Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) Certificate No. VN-669/CAAV from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, as per Decision No. 88/QD-CHK.
According to a Sun PhuQuoc Airways representative, this milestone demonstrates the airline's technical autonomy, establishing a foundation for operating its modern fleet. To achieve this certification, Sun PhuQuoc Airways underwent a rigorous evaluation of its technical management system, facilities, maintenance procedures, and personnel qualifications. "Technical autonomy is the final piece for our readiness to expand the international flight network," the representative stated.
The airline plans to launch its first international route from Taipei to Phu Quoc on 29/3, followed by expansion to Kaohsiung, Seoul, Busan, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mumbai, and New Delhi.
Pham Dang Thanh, Deputy General Director for Technical Maintenance at Sun PhuQuoc Airways, noted that the AMO certificate reflects compliance with aviation safety standards. "We are quickly increasing the size of our fleet while building a solid technical foundation," he shared.
In-house maintenance capabilities allow the airline to proactively manage technical care, ensuring a high availability factor and maintaining consistent on-time performance (OTP). In 12/2025, SPA achieved an OTP of 93,5%, significantly higher than the industry average of 70,7%.
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Aircraft of Sun PhuQuoc Airways. Photo: Sun PhuQuoc Airways |
Sun PhuQuoc Airways welcomed its first aircraft in 8/2025. By 2/2027, the airline plans to expand its fleet to 9 aircraft, including five new A321NX (A321neo ACF) models.
In less than five months, Sun PhuQuoc Airways has successively received three certifications from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam: an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) with expanded international scope, an Approved Training Organization (ATO) Certificate, and the Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) Certificate. According to the airline's representative, this signifies synchronized development across legal capacity, organization, governance, and technical personnel.
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Sun PhuQuoc Airways develops a "hub-and-spoke" flight network. Photo: Sun PhuQuoc Airways |
In the upcoming phase, the airline intends to continue investing in facilities and expanding its AMO scope (professional competency certification) to match its growing fleet and route network.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways, invested in and developed by Sun Group, operates on a "hub-and-spoke" network model, connecting Phu Quoc with domestic and international tourism and economic centers. The airline aims to provide comprehensive, reasonably priced services, integrating the flight experience with Sun Group's tourism ecosystem on the "pearl island."
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The airline's flight attendants. Photo: Sun PhuQuoc Airways |
As Phu Quoc prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in 2027, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is expected to enhance the island's profile, attract tourism, and boost its international connectivity.
Thai Anh
