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Regional aviation: unlocking Vietnam's potential
A report reveals that over 90% of domestic flights is concentrated in just 10 of Vietnam’s 22 airports, leaving many local airports underutilized.
Regional aviation is emerging as a crucial complement to Vietnam’s transportation network, optimizing airport utilization and driving economic growth.
This was the key message shared at the seminar "Unlocking the Potential of Regional Air Transport in Vietnam," held on March 12 in Hanoi.
Speaking at the seminar, Mr. Jean-Daniel Kosowski, ATR Sales Director, emphasized Vietnam’s significant potential for growth in the regional air transport market.
He noted that regional aviation complements road transport by improving mobility, strengthening the connectivity of smaller cities, and ensuring that more localities benefit from Vietnam's robust economic growth. Moreover, regional aviation helps optimize the utilization of existing airports.
The report “Propelling Vietnam's Regional Aviation" released at the event revealed that over 90% of domestic flights is concentrated in just 10 of Vietnam’s 22 airports, leaving many local airports underutilized. Additionally, 25% of domestic flights currently operate on routes under 555 km using large aircraft, which results in higher operating costs and inefficient flight frequencies.
Statistics further highlight the untapped potential of regional aviation in Vietnam. Aircraft operating regional routes account for only 2% of the total fleet in Vietnam, compared to 17% in Japan and a global average of 25%. This gap underscores the substantial room for growth in Vietnam’s regional aviation sector.
The report identified 149 routes in Vietnam that meet the criteria for regional aviation, including 87 routes with strong passenger demand. To capitalize on this potential, the addition of 25 new ATR aircraft would provide a practical solution to efficiently service these routes.
Beyond improved connectivity, the development of regional aviation offers significant socio-economic benefits. Recent studies suggest that a 10% increase in regional flights could boost local tourism by 5%, increase local GDP by 6%, and attract up to 8% more foreign direct investment (FDI).
