From October 21 to 23, 2026, at Messe Frankfurt in Germany, a delegation from Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), led by Mr. Le Van Khien, Member of ACV’s Board of Directors, attended Routes World 2026, one of the world’s leading forums for air route development. The delegation included representatives of ACV’s functional divisions and Long Thanh International Airport. The visit aimed to strengthen connections with international aviation partners, explore market development opportunities, and promote the potential of Vietnam’s airport network, particularly Long Thanh International Airport.

ACV delegation at Routes World 2026

During the event, the ACV delegation held working sessions and discussions with numerous international airlines, including AirAsia Group, KLM, British Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Oman Air, among others. The delegation also engaged with leading industry organizations, such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI), as well as airport operators, notably Changi Airport Group..

Discussions focused on the potential of Vietnam’s aviation market, passenger and cargo demand, air route development strategies, and opportunities to launch new international routes or expand existing services to airports across the ACV network. By learning about airlines’ development plans and emerging market trends, the delegation gained further insights into Vietnam’s connectivity potential with international markets and identified cooperation opportunities aligned with the operational needs and development objectives of the parties involved.

ACV delegation in working sessions and discussions with international partners

At the event, ACV also placed particular emphasis on presenting the role, scale, development orientation, and operational potential of Long Thanh International Airport. As a major national aviation infrastructure project, Long Thanh International Airport is envisioned as a key aviation gateway that will enhance Vietnam’s airport capacity and connectivity with the region and the world.

Through discussions with airlines and international partners, ACV sought to gauge their interest in the Vietnamese market, understand future operational requirements, and explore prospects for establishing new routes to Long Thanh International Airport. These promotional activities play an important role in linking operational preparations with market development, helping attract airlines and gradually establish a route network suited to the airport’s capacity and long-term development strategy.

. International partners express strong interest in the potential and development opportunities of Long Thanh International Airport

Alongside its air route development initiatives, ACV’s discussions with Changi Airport Group and other international airport operators provided valuable opportunities to learn from their experience in infrastructure development, airport operations, and service quality enhancement. Insights gained from the event will contribute to ACV’s market research, strategic planning, and efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of the airport network under its management and operation.

ACV’s participation in Routes World 2026 underscores the corporation’s proactive approach to international integration and its commitment to strengthening its presence in the global aviation industry. Over the three days of the event, ACV strengthened connections with airlines and international partners, promoted the image and potential of Vietnam’s airport network, with a particular focus on Long Thanh International Airport, and expanded opportunities for cooperation and international air route development.

The outcomes of the event not only help reinforce ACV’s position in the global aviation network but also lay an important foundation for further cooperation, enhanced competitiveness, and the sustainable development of Vietnam’s aviation industry.

News and photos: Administration Department