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October 28, 2025 โ€ข 3 min read

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Inside Boeingโ€™s massive testing facilities in Seattle and Everett, the worldโ€™s largest passenger jets become "lab rats" for structural fatigue testing.
Fatigue testing is one of the most critical steps to ensure jet aircraft can withstand harsh operational conditions throughout their service life.
To evaluate this, the airframe is secured to an enormous rig that simulates the motions of thousands of flights, subjecting the aircraft to the stresses of takeoff, landing, and turbulenceโ€”allowing engineers to observe how the structure ages and responds over time.

Nasdaq cooperates with Ho Chi Minh City to develop International Financial Center
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October 13, 2025 โ€ข 3 min read

Nasdaq cooperates with Ho Chi Minh City to develop International Financial Center

Nasdaq leaders affirmed that they will accompany Ho Chi Minh City in training human resources, transferring technology and calling for investment for the Vietnam International Financial Center.

Save Thousands of USD on Flight Tickets With 7
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August 11, 2025 โ€ข 3 min read

Save Thousands of USD on Flight Tickets With 7 "Magical" ChatGPT Prompts!

Casper Opala has saved up to 1,000 USDย per long-haul flight by using 7 ChatGPT prompts to uncover hidden routes, affordable fares, and flexible itineraries.

Directions and Measuring
Company News
July 30, 2019 โ€ข 3 min read

Directions and Measuring

The way of measuring height and distance in Aviation is a bit different. Height is in feet and distance is in metres. A foot is 1/3 of a metre.

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Vietnam E-Visa โ€” The Standard Entry Method

Eligibility
ALL countries & territories worldwide (Resolution 127/NQ-CP)
Validity
Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry
Cost
USD 25 (single) / USD 50 (multiple), non-refundable
Processing
3โ€“5 working days (apply 1โ€“2 weeks before travel)
Required Documents:
  • โœ“ Passport valid 6+ months, at least 2 blank pages
  • โœ“ Passport data page scan (JPEG format)
  • โœ“ Recent passport photo 4ร—6 cm, white background
  • โœ“ Entry/exit checkpoint selection (83 designated ports across Vietnam)
  • โœ“ Valid international credit/debit card for payment
Important Notes:
  • โ“˜ E-visa cannot be extended from within Vietnam โ€” must exit and re-enter
  • โ“˜ Apply ONLY at official portal: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
  • โ“˜ Digital pre-arrival declaration (pilot program at Tan Son Nhat โ€” SGN): prearrival.immigration.gov.vn (free, expanding to other airports in phases)
Official Resources & Contact
Immigration Dept.
44-46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
333-335-337 Nguyen Trai, Q1, HCMC
Hotline: +84 24 3826 4026
T&T Aviation coordinates directly with the Vietnam Immigration Department for all crew and passenger visa formalities. Contact us for personalized assistance โ€” no need to navigate these processes alone.

45-Day Visa Exemption (25 Countries)

United Kingdom
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Japan
South Korea
Russia
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Belarus
Belgium
Netherlands
Switzerland
Poland
Czech Rep.
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Croatia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Luxembourg

Valid until March 2028 (Resolution 44 & 229). Requires: passport 6+ months valid, return ticket, at least 1 blank page. For stays 46โ€“90 days, apply for e-visa.

ASEAN Visa Exemption
Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia 30 days
Philippines 21 days
Cambodia, Laos, Brunei, Myanmar 14 days

All other nationalities must use e-visa. T&T Aviation verifies requirements in real-time.

Official Resources & Contact
Immigration Dept.
44-46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
333-335-337 Nguyen Trai, Q1, HCMC
Hotline: +84 24 3826 4026
T&T Aviation coordinates directly with the Vietnam Immigration Department for all crew and passenger visa formalities. Contact us for personalized assistance โ€” no need to navigate these processes alone.

Crew CMC Entry โ€” Commercial Airlines (Visa-Free)

Crew of scheduled commercial airlines with valid CMC on active duty enter visa-free under 3 scenarios:

Scenario 1 (Commercial)
Arrive on international flight, depart on another flight by same airline
Scenario 2 (Commercial)
Arrive as deadheading passengers to operate a departing flight
Scenario 3 (Commercial)
Arrive on duty, reposition out as commercial passengers
โš  Charter & Private Flight Crew
CMC visa-free applies to scheduled commercial airlines only. Crew of charter, private, or non-scheduled flights must hold a valid e-visa or pre-arranged visa letter. T&T Aviation handles this for all charter crews โ€” contact us for arrangements.
Required Documents for Crew:
  • โœ“ Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • โœ“ Valid CMC or airline-issued crew ID card
  • โœ“ Flight itinerary / trip sheet from airline
  • โœ“ Business introduction letter on airline letterhead
Bilateral Crew Exemptions (for charter/private crew from select countries):

USA (Delta), Qatar (Qatar Airways), Japan (JAL), Australia (Jetstar), France (Air France), South Korea (Asiana), Russia, Uzbekistan, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Poland, Luxembourg โ€” crew from these countries may qualify for additional reciprocal visa exemptions.

โš  Important
CMC entry is for ACTIVE DUTY on scheduled commercial flights only. Charter/private crew must use e-visa. Cannot be used for personal holidays or after leaving airline employment. Crew on personal travel must apply for a standard e-visa (3โ€“5 working days).
Official Resources & Contact
Immigration Dept.
44-46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
333-335-337 Nguyen Trai, Q1, HCMC
Hotline: +84 24 3826 4026
T&T Aviation coordinates directly with the Vietnam Immigration Department for all crew and passenger visa formalities. Contact us for personalized assistance โ€” no need to navigate these processes alone.

T&T Aviation VIP Fast-Track Service

Available at all 12 international airports in Vietnam. Dedicated agent escorts through priority lanes.

What's Included:
  • โœ“ Priority immigration lanes โ€” bypass standard queues (1โ€“3 hours during peak)
  • โœ“ Dedicated T&T agent escort from aircraft to exit
  • โœ“ Customs & baggage assistance
  • โœ“ For crew: immigration pre-notification & GenDec handling
  • โœ“ For passengers: visa document verification & digital declaration assistance
Booking Requirements:
  • ๐Ÿ•’ Book at least 24โ€“48 hours before arrival
  • ๐Ÿ•’ Submit: passport copies, flight details, passenger/crew manifest
  • ๐Ÿ•’ Complete digital pre-arrival declaration 72h before arrival
Official Resources & Contact
Immigration Dept.
44-46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
333-335-337 Nguyen Trai, Q1, HCMC
Hotline: +84 24 3826 4026
T&T Aviation coordinates directly with the Vietnam Immigration Department for all crew and passenger visa formalities. Contact us for personalized assistance โ€” no need to navigate these processes alone.