CAAV

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam is the state administrative agency responsible for the oversight and management of civil aviation within Vietnamese territory. Situated under the Ministry of Transport, the authority occupies a critical position in the value chain as the primary architect of national aviation policy, safety standards, and air traffic management. It is tasked with ensuring that all domestic operations comply with international benchmarks for flight safety and security. The organisation regulates a fleet operated by national carriers including Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, and Bamboo Airways. It manages the operational frameworks for major hubs such as Nội Bài International Airport and Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport. Internationally, it coordinates with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and has previously engaged with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to secure safety certifications required for long-haul international routes. Foreign entities intending to enter the Vietnamese market should verify the authority's current compliance status with ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) findings. Before engaging in infrastructure projects or aircraft leasing, partners must confirm specific Vietnamese Technical Regulations (VTR) and the legal requirements for foreign-registered assets. It is essential to validate the current regulatory stance on the national airport master plan and the specific certification requirements for new aviation technologies within the jurisdiction.