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Vietnam Aviation Market Growth: Record Passenger Numbers in 2025
Vietnam's aviation sector reached an all-time high in 2025 with over 120 million passengers served across all airports. The Civil Aviation Authority reports a robust post-pandemic recovery...
Vietnam's Private Aviation Sector Sees 40% Growth in 2025-2026
The private and business aviation segment in Vietnam has experienced unprecedented growth of 40% year-over-year, driven by increasing high-net-worth individuals and corporate travel demand...
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiatives Take Flight in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian nations, including Vietnam, are ramping up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) research and production capabilities. Industry leaders met in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss integration strategies...
The World’s Most Awarded Airline as of the End of 2025
As the global aviation industry concludes another competitive year, one question continues to attract attention from travelers and industry professionals alike: Which airline has received the most awards worldwide by the end of 2025?
Based on cumulative recognition from the most prestigious aviation award programs, Qatar Airways clearly leads the industry as the most awarded airline to date.
Boeing and Airbus Officially Carve Up Spirit AeroSystems in $4.7 Billion Deal
A New Manufacturing Order Begins: Why the Industry Titans Are Ending the Outsourcing Era???
December 8, 2025, will undoubtedly go down in world aviation history as the most critical turning point of the decade. The year's most anticipated Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) deal is complete: Giant fuselage supplier Spirit AeroSystems has officially been carved up by the two primary industry titans, Boeing and Airbus.
How Oil-Producing Countries Influence the Global Aviation Industry
Oil-producing nations will continue to hold substantial influence over global aviation for decades. Their power will no longer come solely from controlling crude oil supply but increasingly from shaping the future of sustainable aviation fuels.
Aviation stability will depend on whether these nations adopt a collaborative, forward-looking strategy—or use supply as a geopolitical tool.
Dubai Airshow 2025: A Global Platform Shaping the Future of Aviation
The Dubai Airshow 2025 will once again position the United Arab Emirates at the center of the global aerospace and defense industry. As one of the world’s largest and most prestigious aviation events, the airshow continues to serve as a vital meeting point for industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world.
Aviation Desk — Quick Quote
Vietnam E-Visa — The Standard Entry Method
Required Documents:
- ✓ Passport valid 6+ months, at least 2 blank pages
- ✓ Passport data page scan (JPEG format)
- ✓ Recent passport photo 4×6 cm, white background
- ✓ Entry/exit checkpoint selection (83 designated ports across Vietnam)
- ✓ Valid international credit/debit card for payment
Important Notes:
- ⓘ E-visa cannot be extended from within Vietnam — must exit and re-enter
- ⓘ Apply ONLY at official portal: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
- ⓘ Digital pre-arrival declaration (pilot program at Tan Son Nhat — SGN): prearrival.immigration.gov.vn (free, expanding to other airports in phases)
44-46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
333-335-337 Nguyen Trai, Q1, HCMC
Hotline: +84 24 3826 4026
45-Day Visa Exemption (25 Countries)
Valid until March 2028 (Resolution 44 & 229). Requires: passport 6+ months valid, return ticket, at least 1 blank page. For stays 46–90 days, apply for e-visa.
ASEAN Visa Exemption
All other nationalities must use e-visa. T&T Aviation verifies requirements in real-time.
44-46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
333-335-337 Nguyen Trai, Q1, HCMC
Hotline: +84 24 3826 4026
Crew CMC Entry — Commercial Airlines (Visa-Free)
Crew of scheduled commercial airlines with valid CMC on active duty enter visa-free under 3 scenarios:
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 — contact us for arrangements.
Required Documents for Crew:
- ✓ Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- ✓ Valid CMC or airline-issued crew ID card
- ✓ Flight itinerary / trip sheet from airline
- ✓ 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 — crew from these countries may qualify for additional reciprocal visa exemptions.
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 (3–5 working days).
44-46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
333-335-337 Nguyen Trai, Q1, HCMC
Hotline: +84 24 3826 4026
T&T Aviation VIP Fast-Track Service
Available at all 12 international airports in Vietnam. Dedicated agent escorts through priority lanes.
What's Included:
- ✓ Priority immigration lanes — bypass standard queues (1–3 hours during peak)
- ✓ Dedicated T&T agent escort from aircraft to exit
- ✓ Customs & baggage assistance
- ✓ For crew: immigration pre-notification & GenDec handling
- ✓ For passengers: visa document verification & digital declaration assistance
Booking Requirements:
- 🕒 Book at least 24–48 hours before arrival
- 🕒 Submit: passport copies, flight details, passenger/crew manifest
- 🕒 Complete digital pre-arrival declaration 72h before arrival
44-46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
333-335-337 Nguyen Trai, Q1, HCMC
Hotline: +84 24 3826 4026