On October 5, 2026, in Da Nang City, a delegation from Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), led by Acting General Director Nguyen Duc Hung, attended the opening activities of the 54th ASEAN Air Transport Working Group Meeting (ATWG54) and related events. The event provides an important platform for aviation authorities, organizations and industry stakeholders across the region to exchange views on cooperation, air connectivity and sustainable development within ASEAN.

Acting General Director Nguyen Duc Hung leads the ACV delegation attending the Conference

Strengthening Aviation Cooperation in ASEAN

The ATWG54 and related meetings are being hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) in coordination with the ASEAN Secretariat from October 5 to 9, 2026, in Da Nang City. The event brings together representatives from aviation authorities, international organizations, airlines and industry stakeholders across the region.

Discussions focus on key areas of ASEAN aviation cooperation, including air transport, air traffic management, aviation safety and technical cooperation. The program also features a series of meetings, forums and specialized workshops with the participation of international aviation organizations, including Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

This year’s ATWG54 program includes the Workshop on the Launch of the ASEAN Socio-Economic Impact Study organized by ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, IATA Aviation Day, the 10th ASEAN Forum on Sustainable Development, as well as technical sessions involving ASEAN working groups and airlines. Through these activities, participants have the opportunity to exchange views on aviation policies, market trends and regional connectivity, while exploring solutions to support the sustainable development of the ASEAN aviation sector.

For ACV, participation in these specialized regional forums provides an opportunity to strengthen professional exchanges with aviation authorities, international organizations, airlines and industry partners, while gaining insights and sharing practical experience relevant to the management, operation and development of ACV’s airport network.

ACV Participates in ACI’s ASEAN Socio-Economic Impact Study Workshop

One of the key activities on the opening day was the Workshop on the Launch of the ASEAN Socio-Economic Impact Study, organized by ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East under the theme “Strengthening the ASEAN Single Aviation Market for Greater Connectivity Within and Beyond ASEAN.”

Delegates pose for a commemorative photo at the Workshop on the Launch of the ASEAN Socio-Economic Impact Study organized by ACI

At the workshop, Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, shared insights into the socio-economic impact of aviation and the importance of strengthening air connectivity in supporting regional development. Acting General Director of ACV Nguyen Duc Hung, in his capacity as a member of the ACI World Governing Board (ACI WGB), also delivered remarks and exchanged views with participants on issues related to aviation development and connectivity in the region.

ACV’s Acting General Director Nguyen Duc Hung – member of the ACI World Governing Board (ACI WGB) – speaks and shares insights at the conference

ACV’s participation in the workshop further strengthens engagement between Vietnam’s airport operator and international aviation organizations, while providing an opportunity to exchange practical experience in airport development and operations.

ACV Continues Participation in ATWG54 Activities

The ATWG54 and related events will continue in Da Nang through October 9, 2026. The ACV delegation will continue to participate in meetings, forums and technical sessions under the program, with a focus on air transport, airport operations, aviation safety, technical cooperation and sustainable development.

Through its active participation in regional and international aviation forums, ACV continues to strengthen professional cooperation, keep abreast of emerging trends in the global and regional aviation industry, and enhance engagement with international organizations, industry stakeholders and partners.

Additional photos from the event