The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on June 1 said that the Noi Bai International Airport 2 project is “new” as it has been already mapped out in the master plan for Vietnam’s airport development. “It has been in the master plan for Vietnam’s airport development to 2050 since 2008 and is not something new,” a senior CAAV official, who preferred to remain anonymous, said. “What is new is that CAAV and the Ministry of Transport are submitting a proposal for the government’s approval.” She gave no further details about the Noi Bai International Airport 2 project, which is schedule for post-2020 under the master plan. “We are seeking the government’s approval to carry out a feasibility study first,” she said. The project is expected to be located to the front of the existing airport and have estimated investment capital of $5 billion, according to the master plan. It will cover an area of 720 ha and span … [Read more...] about New Noi Bai International Airport not “new”
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Noi Bai International Airport named “World’s most improved airport” award
Serving free music at Noi Bai international airport
The Hanoitimes - Between May and August, "Air Music" program is performed twice a week (on Wednesday and Sartuday) at Noi Bai International Airport. The first debut of “Air Music”, a 120-minute performance featuring Vietnamese traditional music and instruments in combination with contemporary chamber music, were orgabized at Noi Bai international Airport in Hanoi, on May 19. The first debut of “Air Music” were orgabized at Noi Bai international Airport in Hanoi on May 19. Artists from the Vietnam National Academy of Music, culture and art schools, and community bands entertained passengers with traditional musical instruments like two-chord guitar, fiddles and zithers. The performance aims to create a hospitable welcome environment at airport. The program will be then held in other international airports nationwide. Thu Minh … [Read more...] about Serving free music at Noi Bai international airport
Da Nang and Noi Bai International Airports ranked Asia’s best airports
The Hanoitimes - The Guide to Sleeping in Airports website recently revealed the list of Top 30 Best Airports in Asia, including Vietnam`s Da Nang and Noi Bai International Airports. According to a survey naming the Top 30 Best Airports in Asia by the airport-review website www. sleepinginairports .net., Da Nang International Airport in the central city of Da Nang and Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi have been ranked 23rd and 28th, respectively. The Noi Bai International Airport. In 2014, Da Nang Airport was voted among the top three best airports in the world in a survey by Hong Kong’s Dragonair. The airport plays an important role in the country's airport system. It caters to travel demand to and from Da Nang city and neighbouring areas, and also serves as a domestic transit destination. Currently, more than 100 flights with approximately 10,000 passengers take off from and land at the airport a day. Noi Bai Airport's improvement of ranking position showed its … [Read more...] about Da Nang and Noi Bai International Airports ranked Asia’s best airports
VietJet Air gets trial terminal franchise at Noi Bai International Airport
Private airline VietJet Air has won a franchise for control of part of Terminal T1 at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport as it moves to buy the entire terminal under a deal agreed by the Ministry of Transport. Lobby E at the T1 terminal of Noi Bai International Airport Under the deal, struck yesterday (February 25), VietJet will initially get Lobby E under an overall proposal by the airline to operate the entire T1 and old T2 at Noi Bai for on a 20-year franchise. T1 serves domestic passengers, with T2 handling international flights. Some agencies under the ministry recommended VietJet be granted a pilot franchise of Lobby E at T1 to monitor its plans to improve efficiency before taking the negotiations further. The lobby currently serves domestic flights of low-cost airlines, such as VietJet Air and Jetstar Pacific Airlines. … [Read more...] about VietJet Air gets trial terminal franchise at Noi Bai International Airport