Prime Minister suggests Airbus open aircraft maintenance center in Viet Nam

The Prime Minister highly appreciated the cooperation achievements between Viet Nam and Airbus over the past 40 years, noting that Airbus has been a major manufacturer and supplier of aircraft for Vietnamese airlines, as well as a partner in the field of earth observation satellites.

The Prime Minister called on Airbus to strengthen its cooperation with Viet Nam and engage in major projects commensurate with the stature of the Viet Nam-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the company's potential, thereby enhancing the capacity of Vietnamese enterprises and developing the country's aviation ecosystem.

He urged the company to work with Vietnamese partners to accelerate the effective implementation of projects in the aviation and aerospace sectors; promote collaboration in development, technology transfer, research and high-quality human resource training; and strengthen production capacity, safety oversight and flight operations.

Le proposed Airbus explore the possibility of establishing an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul center in Viet Nam, particularly in the areas of Long Thanh International Airport in the southern city of Dong Nai and Gia Binh International Airport in the northern city of Bac Ninh.

He urged the company to support Vietnamese airlines in implementing aircraft supply agreements and contracts as they expand their fleets to meet growing demand and open new routes, while working closely with Vietnamese authorities to promote cooperation in the space sector.

The Vietnamese Government would continue improving the business environment and creating favorable conditions for European businesses, including Airbus, to expand their operations and investment in accordance with Vietnamese law, reiterated the host.

The Prime Minister expressed confidence that building on the strong foundation of 40 years of partnership, cooperation between Viet Nam and Airbus would enter a new phase of development that is more substantive and effective, bringing benefits to both sides.

For his part, Wouter van Wersch spoke highly of Viet Nam's strong development in recent years, as well as the positive relations between Viet Nam and the EU, in general, and Viet Nam and France, in particular.

Viet Nam plays an important role in Airbus's success, he emphasized, noting that 230 Airbus aircraft are currently operating in the country, with another 220 expected to be delivered and put into operation in the coming period.

The guest hailed Viet Nam's continued substantial investment in aviation industry and infrastructure, including the development of Long Thanh and Gia Binh airports and the broader aviation ecosystem, would open up numerous new cooperation opportunities for Airbus.

He reaffirmed the company's long-term commitment to Viet Nam through strategic cooperation in commercial aviation, aerospace and industrial manufacturing, technology transfer and high-quality human resource development, as well as fostering stronger ties in other areas, including digital transformation and AI applications./.