GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR TWO INVESMENT PROJECTS OF IN-LIGHT CATERING AND AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AT LONG THANH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
17/06/2025
The In-flight Catering and Aircraft Maintenance led by VACS and VAECO under Component Project 4 at Long Thanh International Airport exemplify Vietnam Airlines’ strong commitment to investing in a modern and integrated aviation infrastructure.
On the morning of June 15, Vietnam Airlines and affiliated units officially groundbreaking on two major infrastructure projects at Long Thanh International Airport: the In-Flight Catering Facility No.1 and the Aircraft Maintenance Facility No.1.
At the event, Mr. Uong Viet Dung, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, noted that although Component Project 4 had faced implementation challenges, construction has now been synchronized and accelerated.
He commanded relevant units to stay on schedule despite the rainy season, and to prioritize construction quality, labor safety, environmental hygiene, and overall aesthetics.
Photo: Mr. Uong Viet Dung, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, urged all units to accelerate construction efforts and stay committed to substantially completing all project components by the end of the year.
According to Mr. Lê Đức Cảnh, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines, the two projects - catering and aircraft maintenance - have a total investment of nearly VND 1,800 billion and are being implemented by Vietnam Airlines Caterers (VACS) and Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company (VAECO), both of which are key subsidiaries of Vietnam Airlines.
Both facilities are part of the Airport’s Aviation Services zone (Component Project 4), which is designated for technical maintenance, ground handling, catering, logistics, and training.
The goal is to establish a synchronized, modern, and internationally standardized operational ecosystem at Vietnam’s future aviation hub.
Photo: An overview of the groundbreaking ceremony for two major components of Subproject 4 at Long Thanh International Airport.
The representative of Vietnam Airlines affirmed that, as a pioneering and leading enterprise in the aviation sector, Vietnam Airlines has proactively participated from the early stages in the development of Long Thanh International Airport.
Through the service ecosystem - comprising in-flight catering, aircraft maintenance, ground handling, and aviation fuel supply - Vietnam Airlines is committed to mobilizing all available resources to help transform Long Thanh International Airport into a leading air transit hub in Asia.
Photo: Mr. Le Duc Canh, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines, stated that the catering and aircraft maintenance projects have a total investment of nearly VND 1,800 billion.
Vietnam Airlines also noted that another subsidiary, Vietnam Airport Ground Services Company (VIAGS), had previously launched a project to repair and maintain ground service equipment at Long Thanh International Airport. This move underscores the Vietnam Airlines methodical and comprehensive investment strategy for this future strategic airport hub.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Hoang Xuan Hiep, General Manager of VACS, said that the In-flight Catering Facility No. 1 will be built on plot E-09, covering an area of 30,646 m², with a preliminary investment of VND 687 billion. The highlight of this project is that the new facility will accommodate a dedicated Halal kitchen facility with a closed one-way production system.
Photo: The in-flight catering facility and Aircraft Maintenance Service Project No. 1 are being developed under Subproject 4 at Long Thanh International Airport.
Initially, the facility will have a capacity of 20,000 meals per day, expanding to 40,000 meals as airport demand grows.
The meal production and preservation lines are designed to meet International standards, incorporating ISO 45001:2018, 22000:2018, and 9001:2015 certified quality systems.
Photo: Mr. Hoang Xuan Hiep, General Manager of VACS, stated that the In-flight Catering Service Project No. 1, implemented by VACS, is being developed with a preliminary investment of approximately VND 687 billion.
Notably, VACS will feature a dedicated HALAL kitchen with a fully enclosed and separate process, covering an area of up to 1,672 square meters. In addition to serving Vietnam Airlines, VACS also aims to cater to both domestic and international carriers.
Photo: The maintenance and catering facilities at Long Thanh International Airport have officially broken ground.
Mr. Tran Quoc Hoai, General Manager of VAECO, stated that Aircraft Maintenance Facility No. 1 will be developed on a 45,525 m² plot (E-01) with an initial investment exceeding VND 1,100 billion.
The technical complex will include a hangar capable of simultaneously servicing two wide-body aircraft (Code E) and two narrow-body aircraft (Code C), as well as workshops, parts warehouses, and auxiliary systems.
Photo: Mr. Tran Quoc Hoai, General Manager of VAECO, affirmed that efforts will be made to accelerate the construction progress of the project.
The facility is designed to handle a minimum of 250,000 maintenance man-hours annually, serving 120–150 aircraft maintenance sessions per year.
The project is expected to be completed in time for the commercial launch of Long Thanh Airport.
The facility is expected to become one of the most advanced aviation technical centers in Vietnam, offering both line and base maintenance services for major aircraft types such as the Airbus A320, A321, A350, and Boeing 787.
Source: baoxaydung.vn
On the morning of June 15, Vietnam Airlines and affiliated units officially groundbreaking on two major infrastructure projects at Long Thanh International Airport: the In-Flight Catering Facility No.1 and the Aircraft Maintenance Facility No.1.
At the event, Mr. Uong Viet Dung, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, noted that although Component Project 4 had faced implementation challenges, construction has now been synchronized and accelerated.
He commanded relevant units to stay on schedule despite the rainy season, and to prioritize construction quality, labor safety, environmental hygiene, and overall aesthetics.
Photo: Mr. Uong Viet Dung, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, urged all units to accelerate construction efforts and stay committed to substantially completing all project components by the end of the year.
According to Mr. Lê Đức Cảnh, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines, the two projects - catering and aircraft maintenance - have a total investment of nearly VND 1,800 billion and are being implemented by Vietnam Airlines Caterers (VACS) and Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company (VAECO), both of which are key subsidiaries of Vietnam Airlines.
Both facilities are part of the Airport’s Aviation Services zone (Component Project 4), which is designated for technical maintenance, ground handling, catering, logistics, and training.
The goal is to establish a synchronized, modern, and internationally standardized operational ecosystem at Vietnam’s future aviation hub.
Photo: An overview of the groundbreaking ceremony for two major components of Subproject 4 at Long Thanh International Airport.
The representative of Vietnam Airlines affirmed that, as a pioneering and leading enterprise in the aviation sector, Vietnam Airlines has proactively participated from the early stages in the development of Long Thanh International Airport.
Through the service ecosystem - comprising in-flight catering, aircraft maintenance, ground handling, and aviation fuel supply - Vietnam Airlines is committed to mobilizing all available resources to help transform Long Thanh International Airport into a leading air transit hub in Asia.
Photo: Mr. Le Duc Canh, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Airlines, stated that the catering and aircraft maintenance projects have a total investment of nearly VND 1,800 billion.
Vietnam Airlines also noted that another subsidiary, Vietnam Airport Ground Services Company (VIAGS), had previously launched a project to repair and maintain ground service equipment at Long Thanh International Airport. This move underscores the Vietnam Airlines methodical and comprehensive investment strategy for this future strategic airport hub.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Hoang Xuan Hiep, General Manager of VACS, said that the In-flight Catering Facility No. 1 will be built on plot E-09, covering an area of 30,646 m², with a preliminary investment of VND 687 billion. The highlight of this project is that the new facility will accommodate a dedicated Halal kitchen facility with a closed one-way production system.
Photo: The in-flight catering facility and Aircraft Maintenance Service Project No. 1 are being developed under Subproject 4 at Long Thanh International Airport.
Initially, the facility will have a capacity of 20,000 meals per day, expanding to 40,000 meals as airport demand grows.
The meal production and preservation lines are designed to meet International standards, incorporating ISO 45001:2018, 22000:2018, and 9001:2015 certified quality systems.
Photo: Mr. Hoang Xuan Hiep, General Manager of VACS, stated that the In-flight Catering Service Project No. 1, implemented by VACS, is being developed with a preliminary investment of approximately VND 687 billion.
Notably, VACS will feature a dedicated HALAL kitchen with a fully enclosed and separate process, covering an area of up to 1,672 square meters. In addition to serving Vietnam Airlines, VACS also aims to cater to both domestic and international carriers.
Photo: The maintenance and catering facilities at Long Thanh International Airport have officially broken ground.
Mr. Tran Quoc Hoai, General Manager of VAECO, stated that Aircraft Maintenance Facility No. 1 will be developed on a 45,525 m² plot (E-01) with an initial investment exceeding VND 1,100 billion.
The technical complex will include a hangar capable of simultaneously servicing two wide-body aircraft (Code E) and two narrow-body aircraft (Code C), as well as workshops, parts warehouses, and auxiliary systems.
Photo: Mr. Tran Quoc Hoai, General Manager of VAECO, affirmed that efforts will be made to accelerate the construction progress of the project.
The facility is designed to handle a minimum of 250,000 maintenance man-hours annually, serving 120–150 aircraft maintenance sessions per year.
The project is expected to be completed in time for the commercial launch of Long Thanh Airport.
The facility is expected to become one of the most advanced aviation technical centers in Vietnam, offering both line and base maintenance services for major aircraft types such as the Airbus A320, A321, A350, and Boeing 787.
Source: baoxaydung.vn
