Vietnam Airlines and Korean Air Strengthen Ties with New MRO and Cargo Collaboration
Vietnam Airlines has reinforced its long-standing relationship with Korean Air through a series of agreements aimed at deepening collaboration in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, as well as cargo operations.
The two SkyTeam members, along with Vietnam Airlines’ engineering subsidiary – Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company (VAECO) – signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly explore the establishment of a state-of-the-art MRO facility at the upcoming Long Thanh International Airport. The proposed facility would include total aircraft services such as airframe maintenance, component repairs, and cabin modifications. The collaboration also would facilitate solid technology transfer and advanced technical training programs to enhance the skills of local aviation engineers and technicians.
If realized, the Long Thanh MRO hub would join other planned facilities at the airport, including two projects already secured by VietJet Air to support Ho Chi Minh City’s growing aviation market.
In a separate agreement, Vietnam Airlines and Korean Air committed to expanding their cargo partnership. This combines aligned sales efforts, synchronized operational plans, and building a “flexible logistics corridor” between Vietnam, South Korea, and other global destinations. Vietnam Airlines has been looking for dedicated freight operations and reportedly is planning to lease an A321P2F for cargo.
Both agreements were signed during the Vietnam–Korea Economic Forum in Seoul, underlining the strategic importance of bilateral economic and tourism ties.
According to CAPA – Centre for Aviation, South Korea is currently Vietnam’s largest single passenger market, accounting for 20.8% of weekly seat capacity. It also leads in cargo throughput, representing the largest share of freight capacity and tonnage on Vietnam’s international routes.
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