The groundbreaking ceremony took place on the morning of 19/8, coinciding with the inauguration and commencement of 250 projects with a total investment of 1.28 quadrillion VND. These events were held at 80 locations across the country to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (2/9). Many leaders from the Party, State, and businesses witnessed the event.

Leaders of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam and Vietjet perform the groundbreaking ceremony for hangars 3 and 4. Photo: Tai Nguyen

Leaders of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam and Vietjet perform the groundbreaking ceremony for hangars 3 and 4. Photo: Tai Nguyen

The maintenance center project has a total investment of $100 million (over 1.7 trillion VND) and includes hangars 3 and 4 at Long Thanh international airport. The facility will be able to service 10 aircraft at a time with state-of-the-art equipment, meeting international standards.

Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the aircraft maintenance center at Long Thanh. Photo: Tai Nguyen

Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the aircraft maintenance center at Long Thanh. Photo: Tai Nguyen

The center is expected to meet the maintenance and repair needs of Vietjet's fleet, contributing to enhanced aviation technical service capabilities. It will also serve as a maintenance hub for other domestic airlines, meeting the operational requirements of Long Thanh international airport and the entire aviation industry. The project demonstrates Vietjet's long-term investment commitment during this new phase of the country's development.

Long Thanh international airport is being built on 5,000 hectares with a total estimated investment of approximately 336.63 trillion VND. Phase one of the project will include a runway, passenger terminal, and ancillary facilities, with a capacity of 25 million passengers per year, expected to be completed in 2026.

Thai Anh