Consolidated Document number 15/VBHN-BXD stipulating the business sectors and trades with conditions in the civil aviation sector

DECREE

Regulations on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector

Decree No. 92/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government stipulates regulations on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which took effect from July 1, 2016, and was amended and supplemented by:

1. Decree No. 89/2019/ND-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government stipulating regulations on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/ND-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities, which took effect from January 1, 2020.

2. Decree No. 64/2022/ND-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, which took effect from September 15, 2022.

3. Decree No. 15/2024/ND-CP dated February 16, 2024 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 30/2013/ND-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government stipulating regulations on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which took effect from February 16, 2024.

4. Decree No. 89/2025/ND-CP dated April 13, 2025 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government stipulating regulations on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which took effect from April 13, 2025.

Pursuant to the Government Organization Law on February 18, 2025;

Pursuant to the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated June 29, 2006 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated November 21, 2014;

Pursuant to the Investment Law dated June 17, 2020; At the proposal of the Minister of Construction;

The Government promulgates this Decree stipulating regulations on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector.[1]

Chapter I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

1. This Decree stipulates regulations on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector including:

a) Air transport business;

b) Airports and aerodrome business;

c) Air services at airports and aerodromes;

d) Design, production, maintenance, or testing of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment in Vietnam;

đ) Air traffic service provision;

e) Training and vocational training for aviation personnel.

2. This Decree does not apply to dedicated airports.

Article 2. Applicability

This Decree applies to organizations and individuals involved in industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector in Vietnam.

Article 3. Explanation of Terms

1. Air services at airports and aerodromes are services directly related to the operation of aircraft, air transport operations, and flight activities carried out at airports and aerodromes.

2. Airport business involves operating airport infrastructure and other facilities under the management of the airport enterprise for profit-making purposes.

3. Air transport business includes two forms of air transport business and common air transport business.

a) Air transport business involves transporting passengers, baggage, cargo, and mail by air for profit-making purposes.

b) Common air transport business involves common aviation activities for profit-making purposes using aircraft except unmanned aerial vehicles and ultra-light aircraft as provided for in Article 21 of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam.

Article 4. Confirmation of Capital

1. The confirmation document for capital shall be stipulated as follows:

a) For capital contributions in Vietnamese dong and freely convertible foreign currencies: The document of the credit institution confirming the amount of money blocked at the credit institution of the organization or individual applying for a license; the release of the blocked amount at the credit institution can only be carried out after the organization or individual has been granted a license or when the organization or individual receives a notification letter refusing to grant the license;

b) For capital contributions in assets directly serving business purposes: The appraisal certificate from a competent appraisal organization confirming the value converted into money of the asset at the time of submitting the application for licensing according to the laws on appraisal;

c)[2] For businesses currently operating in conditional business sectors within the civil aviation industry that increase or decrease capital to meet the capital requirements when expanding or narrowing their scope of business, or adding or reducing other conditional business sectors as prescribed in this Decree, they may use the audited financial report of the previous year with respect to the time of application or a bank guarantee letter as the capital confirmation document or an audited capital movement report at the time of application.

2. For businesses operating multiple investment and business sectors subject to conditions under this Decree, the minimum capital requirement shall be the highest capital among all business sectors.

Organizations and individuals directly confirming the capital of a business shall be responsible for the accuracy and honesty of the data at the time of confirmation.

Chapter II. COMMERCIAL AIR CARGO TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS

Article 5. Conditions for Operating Air Cargo Transport Services

1. Meeting the conditions regarding the plan to ensure aircraft operation, organizational structure, capital, business plan, and product development strategy as stipulated in Articles 6, 7, 8, and 9 of this Decree.

2. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the training and vocational instruction of flight crew members and flight instructors.

Article 6. Conditions Regarding the Plan to Ensure Aircraft Operation

1. The plan to ensure aircraft operation includes the following contents:

a) Number, type, and age of aircraft;

b) Form of ownership;

c) Operation and maintenance plans, and sources of human resources ensuring aircraft operation and maintenance.

2. The number of aircraft maintained throughout the air cargo transport service operation period must be at least three aircraft for air cargo transportation; at least one aircraft for general aviation.

Article 7. Conditions Regarding Organizational Structure

1. Having an organizational structure implementing safety and security management systems, aircraft operation, aircraft maintenance, flight training, and ground operations.

2. Individuals appointed to positions responsible for safety and security management, aircraft operation, aircraft maintenance, and flight training must have at least three years of continuous work experience in the relevant field and hold certificates recognized according to the laws on civil aviation.

3. For businesses with foreign investment, the number of foreign members shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members participating in the management body. The management body for calculating the ratio required under this clause includes:

a) General Director (Director), Deputy General Directors (Deputy Directors);

b) Chief Accountant;

c) Persons responsible for areas such as the safety management system; aircraft operation; aircraft maintenance; flight training, and persons holding equivalent positions as determined by the company's organizational structure.

Article 8. Capital Conditions [6]

1. The minimum capital level (including equity and debt) for establishing and maintaining an air cargo transportation business:

a) Operating up to ten aircraft: 300 billion Vietnamese dong;

b) Operating eleven to thirty aircraft: 600 billion Vietnamese dong;

c) Operating more than thirty aircraft: 700 billion Vietnamese dong.

2. The minimum capital level for establishing and maintaining a general aviation business: 100 billion Vietnamese dong.

3. An air cargo transportation business with foreign investment must meet the following conditions:

a) Foreign investors may hold no more than 34% of the registered capital.

b) There must be at least one Vietnamese individual or Vietnamese legal entity holding the largest portion of the charter capital;

c) In cases where a Vietnamese legal entity has foreign investment contributing capital, the proportion of foreign contribution capital shall not exceed 49% of the charter capital of the legal entity.

Article 9. Business Plan and Development Strategy [7]

The business plan and development strategy of the enterprise include the following contents:

1. Assessment of market demand and development trends.

2. Evaluation of practical service provision and competitive levels on the market.

3. Air cargo transportation product development strategy, aircraft fleet development strategy, and five-year business development plan from the date of operation commencement.

Article 10. Procedures for Issuing Air Cargo Transportation Business Licenses and General Aviation Business Licenses [8]

1. The person requesting issuance of an air cargo transportation business license or a general aviation business license shall submit one set of application documents directly or through the postal system or by other appropriate means to the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority and shall be responsible for the accuracy and truthfulness of the information in the application documents.

2. The application documents for obtaining a license include:

a) A request for issuing a license in accordance with Form No. 01 the provisions in the Appendix issued together with this Decree;

b) A report (with supporting documentation) on meeting the conditions for air cargo transportation business operations, including the following contents: Plan for the number of aircraft to be operated; organizational structure plan to ensure aircraft operation and air cargo transportation business operations; business plan and product development strategy; proposed brand name; organizational chart of the enterprise;

c) Original document confirming the capital;

d) Copy from the original book or certified copy and presentation of the original for comparison or certified copy (in case of direct submission); certified copy (in case of submission through the postal service) of the following documents: appointment decision, labor contract, copies of professional certificates of individuals responsible as stipulated in Article 7 of this Decree;

d) Framework agreement or agreement regarding the purchase, lease-purchase, or lease of aircraft;

e) Copy of the Enterprise Operation Regulations;

g) List of members and shareholders at the time of submitting the application; the list of members and shareholders must include complete information: Full name; date of birth; nationality; place of permanent residence registration; current address; shareholding ratio or number of shares held; representative managing the shareholding portion for organizational members and shareholders; agreement on capital contribution among shareholders and members (certified copy of the enterprise or certified copy and presentation of the original for comparison).

3. In cases where the application documents are incomplete, within three working days from the date of receipt of the documents, the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority must provide a written response to the applicant and guide the completion of the documents according to regulations.

4. Within twenty days from the date of receiving all required documents, the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority reports to the Ministry of Transport the results of the review.

5. Within fifteen days from the date of receiving the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority's review results report, the Ministry of Transport reviews and submits to the Prime Minister. If the Ministry of Transport does not approve the review results, it must provide a written response to the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority and clearly state the reasons.

6. Within ten days from the date of receiving the Ministry of Transport's report, the Prime Minister reviews and permits the Ministry of Transport to issue air cargo transportation business licenses and general aviation business licenses. If permission is denied, the Prime Minister informs the Ministry of Transport and clearly states the reasons.

7. Within five working days from the date of receiving the Prime Minister's written opinion, the Ministry of Transport issues the license in accordance Form No. 02 with the provisions in the Appendix issued together with this Decree or notifies the Prime Minister's opinion regarding the non-issuance of air cargo transportation business licenses and general aviation business licenses.

Article 11. Procedure for Reissuing Air Cargo Transport Business Licenses and Common Air Business Licenses

1. Air Cargo Transport Business Licenses and Common Air Business Licenses shall be reissued in cases of loss, damage, deterioration, changes to the contents of the license, or revocation due to non-compliance with the conditions stipulated in point a, c, d, đ Clause 1 Article 12 of this Decree..

2. Air transport enterprises shall submit one set of reissue application documents directly, through postal services, or by other appropriate means to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam and shall bear responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of the information in the application.

3. For licenses reissued due to changes in the content of the license:

a) The application includes: A request for reissuance of the license in accordance with the annex issued together with this Decree; relevant documents concerning the change in the content of the license (if applicable); Form No. 01 b) Within fifteen days from the date of receipt of all required documents, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam shall report to the Ministry of Transport the results of the review;

c) Within three working days from the date of receipt of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam's review report, the Ministry of Transport shall reissue the license in accordance with the annex issued together with this Decree. In case of disapproval, the Ministry of Transport shall notify the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam in writing to respond to the applicant in writing and specify the reasons.

4. For licenses reissued due to loss, damage, or deterioration: Form No. 02 b) Within three working days from the date of receipt of all required documents, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam shall report to the Ministry of Transport;

c) Within two working days from the date of receipt of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam's report, the Ministry of Transport shall consider reissuing the license in accordance with

a) The application includes: A request for reissuance of the license in accordance with the annex issued together with this Decree; relevant documents concerning the change in the content of the license (if applicable); Form No. 01 the provisions in the Appendix issued together with this Decree;

5. For licenses reissued due to revocation:

a) The application includes: Documents stipulated in Form No. 02 b) Within three working days from the date of receipt of all required documents, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam shall report to the Ministry of Transport;

point a, b, c, d, đ, g Clause 2 Article 10 of this Decree;

b) If the application is not valid, within three working days from the date of receipt of the application, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam must issue a written response to the applicant and guide them to complete the application in accordance with the regulations; c) Within fifteen days from the date of receipt of all required documents, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam shall report to the Ministry of Transport the results of the review;;

d) Within three working days from the date of receipt of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam's review report, the Ministry of Transport shall reissue the license in accordance with

6. The reissued license must include the content of the cancellation of the lost, damaged, deteriorated, or content-changed license or the revoked license.

Article 12. Revocation of Air Cargo Transport Business Licenses and Common Air Business Licenses Form No. 02 b) Within three working days from the date of receipt of all required documents, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam shall report to the Ministry of Transport;

1. Air Cargo Transport Business Licenses and Common Air Business Licenses shall be revoked in the following cases:

a) Failure to maintain the minimum capital for a continuous period of three years;

c) Ceasing air cargo transport operations for a continuous period of thirty-six months;

d) Not obtaining an Aircraft Operator Certificate within thirty-six months from the date of issuance of the license;

b) Intentionally falsifying information in the application dossier;

đ) The Aircraft Operator Certificate being withdrawn or revoked for more than thirty-six months without reissuance;

e) Operating contrary to the purpose or content stated in the license;

g) Serious violation of laws on national security and defense;

h) Serious violation of laws on aviation security, aviation safety, organizational structure, and air cargo transport operations, common air operations;

i) Ceasing operations in accordance with the law or at the request of the air cargo transport enterprise;

k) No longer meeting the conditions for issuing the license as stipulated by law.

2. In the event of revocation of the license, the Ministry of Transport shall issue a decision to revoke the license and the enterprise must immediately cease air cargo transport operations.

k) No longer meets the conditions for issuing the License as provided by law.

2. In the case where the License is revoked, the Ministry of Transport shall issue a decision to revoke the license, and the enterprise must immediately cease its air cargo transportation business.

Article 12a. Notifications for Changes to Enterprises [11]

Air cargo transportation enterprises must notify the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam in writing within thirty days from the date of implementation regarding the following contents:

1. Amendments to the Charter of Operations and the Charter of Transportation;

2. Confirmation certificates on changes to the business registration content when there are changes to the business registration content;

3. Changes to organizational structure as stipulated in Article 7 of this Decree;

4. Changes to members of the management board;

5. Changes to shareholders holding five percent or more of the charter capital.

Article 12b. Management of Air Cargo Transportation Business [12]

1. Air cargo transportation enterprises may conduct air cargo transportation after meeting the regulations on Aircraft Operators issued by the Minister of Transport.

2. Air cargo transportation enterprises must ensure that the number of leased aircraft with flight crews meets the following criteria simultaneously:

a) Not exceeding thirty percent of the total number of aircraft;

b) Not exceeding ten aircraft.

Article 12c. Measures to Manage Air Transportation Rights [13]

1. Air carriers granted air transportation rights shall be responsible for complying with confirmed flight schedules and takeoff and landing times.

2. The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam shall implement measures to ensure compliance with confirmed flight schedules and takeoff and landing times of air carriers.

Article 12d. Management of Imported Aircrafts into Vietnam [14]

1. The age of second-hand aircraft imported into Vietnam is regulated as follows:

a) For aircraft used for passenger transport: Not exceeding ten years from the date of manufacture to the date of importation into Vietnam under purchase or lease-purchase contracts; not exceeding twenty years from the date of manufacture to the end of lease contracts. For helicopters, it does not exceed twenty-five years from the date of manufacture to the end of lease contracts;

b) For aircraft used for cargo, mail, and express delivery, and mixed air transportation: Not exceeding fifteen years from the date of manufacture to the date of importation into Vietnam under purchase or lease-purchase contracts; not exceeding twenty-five years from the date of manufacture to the end of lease contracts;

c) Other types of aircraft not specified in points a and b of this clause: Not exceeding twenty years from the date of manufacture to the date of importation into Vietnam under purchase or lease-purchase contracts; not exceeding thirty years from the date of manufacture to the end of lease contracts.

Imported aircraft types into Vietnam must be certified or recognized with a type certificate by one of the following organizations: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority, Canadian Civil Aviation Authority, Russian Federation Civil Aviation Authority, United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority, China Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC), or the Ministry of Construction.

This provision in Articles 1 and 2 shall not apply to aircraft used for defense and security purposes.

2.[15] AIRPORT AND AIRPORT TERMINAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS

3.[16] Article 13. Conditions for Airport and Airport Terminal Business Operations

Chapter III. 1. Approval by the Minister of Transport in cases of establishing airport terminal enterprises; transferring shares or contributed capital of airport terminal enterprises to foreign investors.

2. Issuance of an Airport and Airport Terminal Business Operation License upon meeting the conditions prescribed at

1. Is approved by the Minister of Transport on the principle of establishing an airport enterprise; transferring shares or capital contribution of an airport enterprise to foreign investors.

2. Is granted an Airport and Airfield Business License when meeting the conditions stipulated at Article 14 of this Decree.

Article 14. Conditions for Issuing a Business License for Airports

1. Documents explaining compliance with the conditions for ensuring aviation safety and security as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 63 of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam and Annex 14 of the International Civil Aviation Organization Convention.

2. Meeting the capital requirements as follows:

a) The minimum capital required to establish and maintain an airport business: 100 billion Vietnamese dong;

b) The proportion of foreign investor's capital shall not exceed 30% of the registered capital.

Chapter IV. AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES

Article 15. Conditions for Operating Air Transport Services at Airports

1. Air transport services at airports include:

a) Passenger terminal operation service;

b) Airfield operation service;

c) Terminal and cargo warehouse operation service;

d) Aircraft fuel supply service;

đ) Ground commercial technical support service;

e) In-flight catering service;

g) Aircraft and equipment repair and maintenance service;

h) Air navigation service;

i) Aviation security service.

2. A business may operate the air transport services specified in Clause 1 of this Article after obtaining an Air Transport Service Provision License from the airport, except in cases provided for in Clauses 3 and 4 of this Article.

3. Airfield operation services shall be provided by the airport company or organizations entrusted by the Ministry of Transport to manage the airport infrastructure.

4. Aviation security services shall be provided by the aviation security force established in accordance with Article 195 of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam.

Article 16. Conditions for Issuing an Air Transport Service Provision License at Airports

1.[19] Compliance with the conditions set out in Points b, c, and d of Clause 2, Article 65 of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam and reviewed and evaluated by the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam according to the corresponding air transport service sectors as stipulated in

Clause 1 of Article 15 of this Decree 2. Minimum capital required to establish and maintain an air transport service business at airports:.

a) Passenger terminal operation service: 30 billion Vietnamese dong;

b) Terminal and cargo warehouse operation service: 30 billion Vietnamese dong;

c) Aircraft fuel supply service: 30 billion Vietnamese dong.

An airport business providing passenger terminal operation service and terminal and cargo warehouse operation service does not need to comply with the conditions set out in Points a and b of Clause 2 of this Article.

3. For businesses providing passenger terminal operation service, cargo terminal operation service, aircraft fuel supply service, ground commercial technical support service, and airfield operation service, the proportion of foreign individual or organization's contribution shall not exceed 30% of the business's registered capital.

2a.[20] Article 17. Capital Conditions

1. Minimum capital required to establish and maintain an air transport service business at airports:

a) Passenger terminal operation service: 30 billion Vietnamese dong;

b) Terminal and cargo warehouse operation service: 30 billion Vietnamese dong;

c) Aircraft fuel supply service: 30 billion Vietnamese dong.

2. For businesses providing passenger terminal operation service, cargo terminal operation service, aircraft fuel supply service, ground commercial technical support service, and airfield operation service, the proportion of foreign individual or organization's contribution shall not exceed 30% of the business's registered capital.

Article 18. Procedures for Issuing Air Service Supply Permit at Airports

1.[22] Individuals and organizations requesting issuance of an Air Service Supply Permit at airports must submit one set of application documents directly, through postal services, electronically, or by other means to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam and bear responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of the information in the application. The application includes:

a) Application form for permit issuance pursuant to Implementation Report of Production Projects of Supporting Industry Products Confirmed with Incentives the Appendix issued together with this Decree;

b) A copy of the enterprise's explanation document on compliance with the provisions stipulated in Clause 1 of Article 16 of this Decree;;

c) Original or certified electronic copy of the capital confirmation document, except in cases specified in Clause 2a of Article 16 of this Decree..

2.[23] Within 12 days from the date of receiving complete application documents, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam shall issue the Air Service Supply Permit at airports according to Form number 04 the Appendix issued together with this Decree. In case of refusal to issue the permit, a written response must be sent to the applicant, clearly stating the reasons.

If the application is incomplete, within three working days from the date of receipt of the application, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam must send a written response guiding the applicant to complete the application in accordance with regulations.

The results will be delivered at the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam's office, through postal services, electronically, or by other appropriate methods as prescribed.

3. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam shall notify the Air Port Control Unit about the issuance of the permit for inspection and supervision purposes.

Article 19. Procedures for Reissuing Air Service Supply Permit at Airports

1. An Air Service Supply Permit may be reissued if it is lost, damaged, or if there are changes in its contents.

2. Enterprises submit the application for reissuing the Air Service Supply Permit at airports directly, through postal services, electronically, or by other means[24] to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam and bear responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of the information in the application. The application includes:

a) Request for reissuance of the permit pursuant to Implementation Report of Production Projects of Supporting Industry Products Confirmed with Incentives the provisions in the Appendix issued together with this Decree;

b)[25] Copies of relevant documents related to changes in the permit's contents (if applicable).

3. For permits reissued due to changes in contents: Within five working days from the date of receiving complete applications, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam shall reissue the Air Service Supply Permit at airports; in case of refusal, a written response must be sent to the applicant, clearly stating the reasons.

4. For permits reissued due to loss, damage, or destruction: Within three working days from the date of receiving the request, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam shall examine and decide to reissue the permit or inform the applicant in writing of the reasons for refusal.

5. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam shall notify the Air Port Control Unit about the reissuance of the permit for inspection and supervision purposes.

6.[26] The results will be delivered at the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam's office, through postal services, electronically, or by other appropriate methods as prescribed.

Article 20. Revocation of Air Service Supply Permit at Airports

1. An Air Service Supply Permit shall be revoked in the following cases:

a) Providing false information during the permit application process;

b) Failure to maintain the minimum capital continuously during operation;

c) Serious violation of laws on national defense and security;

d) Ceasing operations as prescribed by law or upon the enterprise's request;

đ) Being warned by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam for the third time within twelve months without rectification;

e) Serious violation of regulations on aviation security, aviation safety, business conditions, service prices, fire prevention and extinguishing, environmental protection;

g) Not commencing air service supply at airports within twelve months from the date of permit issuance.

2. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam shall issue a decision regarding the revocation of the permit, clearly stating the reasons. The enterprise providing air services at airports must immediately cease such services in accordance with the issued decision.

Chapter V. AIRCRAFT DESIGN, PRODUCTION, MAINTENANCE, TESTING, ENGINE TESTING, PROPELLER TESTING, AND AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT SERVICES

Article 21. Conditions for Providing Aircraft Maintenance Services, Propeller Maintenance Services, and Aircraft Equipment Maintenance Services in Vietnam[27]

1. Organizations providing aircraft maintenance services, propeller maintenance services, and aircraft equipment maintenance services in Vietnam must be granted an Approval Certificate for Maintenance Organizations by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

2. Conditions for issuing an Approval Certificate for Maintenance Organizations include having documentation explaining the maintenance organization in accordance with regulations issued by the Minister of Transport.

3. This provision only applies to the maintenance of aircraft, propellers, and aircraft equipment in Vietnam for aircraft registered under Vietnamese nationality.

Article 22. Conditions for Design, Production, or Testing Facilities for Aircraft, Aircraft Engines, Propellers, and Aircraft Equipment in Vietnam[28]

1. Design, production, or testing facilities for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment shall be granted an Approval Certificate for Design, Production, or Testing Organizations for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

2. Conditions for issuing an Approval Certificate for Design, Production, or Testing Organizations for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment in Vietnam as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article include:

a) Having documentation explaining the design, production, or testing organization for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment in Vietnam that demonstrates the organization's capability;

b) Having manufacturing, design, production, maintenance, and testing procedures.

3. This provision only applies to the design, production, or testing of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment in Vietnam based on the Aircraft Type Certificate issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Chapter VI. OPERATIONS OF AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES

Article 23. Conditions for Operating Air Traffic Services[29]

1. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam grants an operating permit for air traffic service facilities and technical systems when they meet the requirements regarding technical standards and equipment specifications for civil aviation.

2. Meeting the capital requirements as follows:

a) Enterprises providing air navigation services, aviation information services, search and rescue services must be state-owned enterprises;

b) Enterprises providing air traffic control surveillance information services, aviation meteorological services must have at least 65% state capital and foreign individuals or organizations' shareholding not exceeding 30% of the enterprise's charter capital.

Chapter VII.OPERATIONS OF TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR AERONAUTICAL PERSONNEL

Article 24. Conditions for Operating Training and Skill Development Services for Aeronautical Personnel

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam grants a Certificate of Eligibility for Training and Skill Development Services for Aeronautical Personnel when meeting the following requirements:

1. Requirements for organizational structure, physical facilities, equipment, and faculty as specified in Articles 25 and 26 of this Decree;

2. Requirements for training programs, textbooks, and training materials as prescribed by the Minister of Transport.

Article 25. Requirements for Training Institutions for Aviation Personnel Business Skills

Training institutions for aviation personnel business skills must meet the following requirements:

1. Provide documentation explaining that the physical facilities meet the technical standards and specifications for the aviation industry as prescribed by the Minister of Transport.

2. Provide documentation explaining the training program, textbooks, and training materials as prescribed by the Minister of Transport.

3. Training institutions for aviation personnel business skills must ensure sufficient theoretical and practical instructors so that each specialized aviation subject has at least one instructor.

Article 26. Instructors of Training Institutions for Aviation Personnel Business Skills

The criteria for aviation instructors must satisfy one of the following requirements:

1. Hold a professional certificate as stipulated in the specialized aviation regulations or have five years of experience working in a related field to the subject being taught.

2. Possess teaching qualifications under the laws on education or vocational training.

Article 27. Procedures for Issuing Certificates of Eligibility for Training Institutions for Aviation Personnel Business Skills

1. Training institutions for aviation personnel business skills shall submit one set of application documents directly or through the postal service or other appropriate means to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam. The application includes the following documents:

a) Application for issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility for Training Institutions for Aviation Personnel Business Skills according to Form number 05 the provisions in the Appendix issued together with this Decree;

b) Documentation explaining the training organization's compliance with the requirements set forth in Article 25 and Article 26 of this Decree.

2. The content of the documentation explaining the training organization includes:

a) A list of instructors;

b) Report on physical facilities: classrooms, equipment, practice sites suitable for the training content;

c) Report on the curriculum, textbooks, and training materials for theoretical and practical courses related to each subject;

d) Report on organizational structure, management staff, and management documents for training and business skills of aviation personnel.

3.[33] Within twenty days from the date of receipt of complete applications as prescribed, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam will review the application, inspect and evaluate the institution; request the applicant to provide additional information and correct documents; issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Training Institutions for Aviation Personnel Business Skills to the applicant according Form No. 07 to the Appendix issued together with this Decree and deliver the result directly or through the postal service or by other appropriate means to the applicant; in case of refusal, a written response must be provided with clear reasons.

Article 28. Reissuance of Certificates of Eligibility for Training Institutions for Aviation Personnel Business Skills

1. The certificate will be reissued in cases of loss, damage, or changes in the content of the certificate.

2. The application for reissue includes:

a) An application form according to Form number 06 the provisions in the Appendix issued together with this Decree;

b) Relevant documents concerning changes in the content of the certificate (if applicable).

3. In cases of reissuance due to loss, damage, or destruction: within three working days from the date of receipt of complete applications as prescribed, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam will reissue the certificate or notify in writing of the refusal to reissue, providing clear reasons.

4.[34] In cases of modification or supplementation of the content of the certificate: within fifteen days from the date of receipt of complete applications as prescribed, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam will review the application, inspect and evaluate the institution; request the applicant to provide additional information; reissue the certificate or notify in writing of the refusal to reissue the certificate, providing clear reasons.

Article 29. Revocation of Training and Vocational Staff Aviation Business License

1. The license shall be revoked in the following cases:

a) Ceasing operations in accordance with the provisions of the law or at the request of the training and vocational staff aviation business facility;

b) Intentionally falsifying information in the application dossier for the license;

c) Operating contrary to the purpose or not in accordance with the contents recorded in the license;

d) Intentionally violating regulations on ensuring aviation security and safety;

đ) Failing to maintain the conditions stipulated in the issued license;

e) The license being erased or altered.

2. In case the license is revoked, the Civil Aviation Authority shall issue a decision to revoke the license; the training and vocational staff aviation business facility must immediately cease its business activities providing training and vocational services in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority's decision.

Chapter VIII. IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 30. Responsibilities of Enterprises Engaged in Conditional Businesses in the Civil Aviation Sector

1. Operating in accordance with the purposes and contents recorded in the permit or certificate issued by the competent authority.

2. Maintaining the conditions for obtaining permits or certificates as prescribed in this Decree.

3. Adhering to operational conditions as stipulated by civil aviation laws.

4. For enterprises engaged in conditional businesses, they must meet the minimum capital requirements, and annually submit audited financial reports to the Civil Aviation Authority for monitoring compliance with the minimum capital requirements as prescribed in this Decree.

Article 31. Effective Date [35]

1. This Decree takes effect from July 1, 2016.

2. This Decree abolishes:

a) Articles 5 to 19 of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and general aviation activities;

b) Articles 36, 37, Clause 1 of Article 38, Clauses 1 and 2 of Article 39 of Decree No. 102/2015/NĐ-CP dated October 20, 2015 of the Government on management and operation of civil airports.

3. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under the central city, organizations, and individuals related to this Decree shall be responsible for its implementation./.

ANNEX

(Attached to Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government)

Form No. 01[42]

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE AND REISSUANCE

Air Cargo Transportation Business Permit / Airline Business Permit

Respectfully submitted to:... (Name of Competent Authority or Registration Certificate Issuing Authority)

I am: (write full name in capital letters)... Gender:...

Position:...

Date of Birth:.../.../... Nationality:...

Personal Identification Number/Identity Card Number: ...

or Passport:... Date of Issue:... Place of Issue:...

Current Address:...

Telephone:... Fax:... Email:... Website:...

Legal Representative of the Company:...

Food Safety Permit Number: …Date of Issue/Issuing Authority: …(for establishments required to obtain a Food Safety Permit under regulations)

Request for issuance or reissuance of Air Cargo Transportation Business Permit / Airline Business Permit for commercial purposes with the following content:

1. Name of Enterprise:...

Name of Enterprise in Foreign Language:...

Abbreviation of Enterprise Name:...

Trade Name:...

Brand:...

2. Main office address:

Telephone:... Fax:... Email:... Website:...

Food Safety Permit Number: …Date of Issue/Issuing Authority: …(for establishments required to obtain a Food Safety Permit under regulations)

3. Business Sectors:

4. Registered Capital:…

Total:…

Part on the capital contribution of each member is listed in the member list.

5. Minimum Capital:...

6. Name, address of branch:...

7. Name, address of representative office:...

8. Name, address of business location:...

We and the members commit to:

- Not falling under the provisions of Clause 2 Article 18 of the Enterprise Law;

- The main office is legally owned/used by the company;

- Fully responsible before the law for the legality, accuracy, and truthfulness of the content of the application for the license.

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Attached with the application form:

- ........................;

- ........................;

- .........................

Instructions:

- Vietnamese citizens provide personal identification number or identity card information without having to declare nationality, date of issue, place of issue, gender, current residence in the Application Form.

- Citizens provide passport information fully according to the application form model.

Form No. 02

BUSINESS LICENSE FOR AIR CARGO TRANSPORTATION/BUSINESS LICENSE FOR COMMON AIR SERVICES

No.:...

Date of issue:...

Date of first reissue:...

Date of second reissue:...

1. Name of Enterprise:...

2. Company name in foreign language:...

3. Abbreviated company name:...

4. Trade name:...

5. Main office address:...

6. Number and date of issuance of the Enterprise Registration Certificate:...

7. Scope of business

7.1. For air cargo transportation business, including:

a) Transport objects (passengers, goods, parcels):

b) Types of transport (regular, irregular):...

c) Transport range (international, domestic):...

7.2. For commercial common air services business

a) Types of common air service:...

b) Areas providing common air services:...

8. Registered capital:

a) Total amount:...; with or without foreign capital:...

b) Owner; list of members, founding shareholders and their respective capital contributions for partnership companies, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies:...

9. Name, address of branch:...

10. Name, address of representative office:...

11. Full name, date of birth, nationality, citizen identification number (citizen ID card) or passport number, place of residence of the legal representative of the enterprise:...

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¹ Note: In case of reissuing due to loss, damage, or tearing, it must be noted: "This certificate replaces the previously issued certificate number...on...day...month...year..."

Model No. 03[43]

APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE/REISSUE OF BUSINESS LICENSE FOR PROVIDING AIR SERVICES AT AIRPORTS

Respectfully submitted to: Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Based on...

Based on...

Company...requests the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to issue/reissue the Business License for providing air services at airports (airports)...

Specific information as follows:

1. Full name of organization or individual according to the enterprise registration certificate or legal entity/personal identification documents (including abbreviated name and international trade name).

2. Enterprise code:

3. Main office address:

4. Contact address: (name of responsible person, postal address, email address, phone number, fax).

5. Legal representative's full name (for organizations):

6. Information about the legal representative (date of birth, gender, personal identification number/identity card number).

7. Type of enterprise: (limited liability company, joint-stock company...).

8. Content of the request: clearly state the content of the request and accompanying information depending on the specific request (see notes section).

Note:

For Vietnamese citizens providing personal identification number or identity card information, there is no need to declare gender information.

For requests for issuance of business licenses for providing air services at airports: name and address of the applicant; type of service provided/service location; scale of service provision.

Model No. 04[44]

Model No. 05[45]

PETITION FOR APPLICATION

ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFIED TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE FOR AIRLINE STAFF

Respectfully submitted to: Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Name of training and skill development institute for airline staff (written in uppercase letters): ...

Abbreviated name of training and skill development institute for airline staff (if any): ...

Main office address: …

Establishment/license registration number:...

Issued by:...on...day...month...year...at...

Main field of operation:...

Registered capital:...Bank account number:...At Bank:...

Telephone:... Fax:... Email:... Website:...

Legal representative

Full name:...Position:...Nationality:...

Request the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to issue the Certificate of Qualified Training and Skill Development Institute for Airline Staff

- Name of training and skill development institute for airline staff:...

- Address of training and skill development institute for airline staff:

+ Institute 1:...+ Institute 2:...established pursuant to Decision No....dated...by...

- Telephone:...Fax:...Email:...

- Scope of training and skill development:...

- Scale of training and skill development:...

We hereby commit to bear full responsibility for the truthfulness and accuracy of the content of the application document and attached files, and strictly comply with all relevant laws of Vietnam regarding general operations and the scope of activities specified in the Certificate of Qualified Training and Skill Development Institute for Airline Staff./.

Model No. 06[46]

PETITION FOR APPLICATION

REISSUE CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFIED TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE FOR AIRLINE STAFF

Respectfully submitted to: Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Name of training and skill development institute for airline staff (written in uppercase letters):...

Abbreviated name of training and skill development institute for airline staff (if any): ...

Main office address: …

Telephone:... Fax:... Email:... Website:...

Legal representative:...

Full name:...Position:...Nationality:...

Request the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to reissue/amend/additional information to the Certificate of Qualified Training and Skill Development Institute for Airline Staff

- Name of training and skill development institute for airline staff: …

- Certificate number issued:…date…place of issue…

- Reason for requesting reissue:…

We hereby commit to strictly comply with all relevant laws of Vietnam regarding general operations and the scope of activities specified in the Certificate of Qualified Training and Skill Development Institute for Airline Staff./.

Model No. 07[47]

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE OR OTHER FINANCIAL SECURITY

TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE FOR AIRLINE STAFF

CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR AVIATION PERSONNEL

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF VIETNAM CERTIFIES THAT

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF VIETNAM CERTIFIES THAT

Name of Training Organization....................................................

Meets the conditions to provide professional training for aviation personnel in accordance with ... for the following position(s):

Training Organization................................................................................

Is qualified to provide professional training for aviation personnel in accordance with ... for the following position(s):

Decision No.:…/QĐ-CHK

Validity from date (Validity from):

…to date (to):…

[1] Decree No. 89/2019/ND-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 92/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/ND-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transport business and common aviation activities, based on the following grounds:

“||| Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015;

Pursuant to the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated June 29, 2006 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Some Articles of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated November 21, 2014;

On the basis of the Investment Law dated November 26, 2014 and the Law amending and supplementing Article 6 and Appendix 4 on the List of Business Sectors and Occupations Subject to Conditions of the Investment Law dated November 22, 2016; Pursuant to the proposal of the Minister of Transport;

The Government promulgates this Decree amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 92/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/ND-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transport business and common aviation activities.”

Decree No. 64/2022/ND-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing some articles of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, based on the following grounds:

"Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Law on Organization of the Government and the Law on Organization of Local Administration dated November 22, 2019;

On the basis of the Civil Aviation Law dated June 29, 2006; the Law Amending and Supplementing Some Articles of the Civil Aviation Law dated November 21, 2014;

The Government promulgates this Decree amending and supplementing some articles of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector.”

Decree No. 15/2024/ND-CP dated February 16, 2024 of the Government amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 30/2013/ND-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transport business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, based on the following grounds:

"On the basis of the Law on Government Organization dated June 19, 2015; Pursuant to Decree No. 01/2022/NĐ-CP dated November 30, 2022 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of National Defense; Decree No. 03/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 28, 2025 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 01/2022/NĐ-CP dated November 30, 2022 of the Government; the Law on Government Organization and the Law on Local Administration dated November 22, 2019;

On the basis of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated June 29, 2006; the Law Amending and Supplementing SomeProvisions of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated November 21, 2014;

On the basis of the Investment Law dated June 17, 2020; Pursuant to the proposal of the Minister of Transport;

The Government promulgates this Decree amending and supplementing one article of Decree No.30/2013/ND-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transport business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector.”

Decree No. 89/2025/ND-CP dated April 13, 2025 of the Government amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 92/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, based on the following grounds:

"On the basis of the Law on Government Organization dated February 18, 2025;

On the basis of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated June 29, 2006, and the Law Amending and Supplementing Some Provisions of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated November 21, 2014;

On the basis of the Investment Law dated June 17, 2020; Pursuant to the proposal of the Minister of Construction;

The Government promulgates this Decree amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 92/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector.”

[2] This point has been amended and supplemented according to Clause 1, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/ND-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 92/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/ND-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transport business and common aviation activities, which takes effect from January 1, 2020.

[3] This is amended and supplemented in accordance with Clause 2, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which shall take effect from January 1, 2020.

[4] This is amended and supplemented in accordance with Clause 3, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which shall take effect from January 1, 2020.

[5] This is amended and supplemented in accordance with Clause 4, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which shall take effect from January 1, 2020.

[6] This is amended and supplemented in accordance with Clause 5, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which shall take effect from January 1, 2020.

[7] This is amended and supplemented in accordance with Clause 6, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which shall take effect from January 1, 2020.

[8] This is amended and supplemented in accordance with Clause 7, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which shall take effect from January 1, 2020.

[9] This is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 8, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[10] This is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 9, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[11] This is supplemented pursuant to Clause 10, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[12] This is supplemented pursuant to Clause 11, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[13] This is supplemented pursuant to Clause 12, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[14] This is supplemented pursuant to Clause 13, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[15] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2025/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2025 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, effective from April 13, 2025.

[16] This clause is supplemented pursuant to Clause 1, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[17] This is added pursuant to Clause 14, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[18] This is added pursuant to Clause 15, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[19] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 2, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[20] This clause is added pursuant to Point b, Clause 2, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[21] This is added pursuant to Clause 16, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[22] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 3, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[23] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point b, Clause 3, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[24] The phrase "or by other appropriate forms" is replaced with the phrase "or on electronic media or by other forms" pursuant to Clause 6, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[25] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 4, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[26] This clause is added pursuant to Point b, Clause 4, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[27] This is added pursuant to Clause 17, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transport business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[28] This is added pursuant to Clause 18, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transport business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[29] This is added pursuant to Clause 19, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transport business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[30] This is added pursuant to Clause 20, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transport business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[31] This is added pursuant to Clause 21, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transport business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[32] This is added pursuant to Clause 22, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transport business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[33] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 5, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[34] This is added pursuant to Clause 23, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transport business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[35] Article 2 and Article 3 of Decree No. 89/2025/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2025, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which shall take effect from April 13, 2025, are stipulated as follows:

Article 2. Effectiveness

This Decree takes effect from the date of signature.

Article 3. Responsibility for Implementation

1. The Ministry of Construction shall organize the implementation of this Decree.

2. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities shall be responsible for implementing this Decree./.

Article 3 and Article 4 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities, which shall take effect from January 1, 2020, are stipulated as follows:

“Article 3. Effectiveness

1. This Decree shall take effect from January 1, 2020.

2. Repeal Article 13 and Article 17 of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector.

3. Repeal Article 20 of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities.

Article 4. Responsibilities for Implementation

1. The Ministry of Transport shall organize the implementation of this Decree.

2. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities shall be responsible for implementing this Decree./.

Article 4 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, which shall take effect from September 15, 2022, is stipulated as follows:

“Article 4. Effective date

1. This Decree shall take effect from September 15, 2022.

2. Repeal Decree No. 07/2019/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 68/2015/NĐ-CP dated August 18, 2015, of the Government on registration of nationality and rights over aircraft (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 07/2019/NĐ-CP).

3. Administrative procedures' files submitted to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam before the effective date of this Decree shall continue to be implemented according to the provisions of Decree No. 68/2015/NĐ-CP; Decree No. 07/2019/NĐ-CP; Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP; Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP; Decree No. 05/2021/NĐ-CP.

4. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities shall be responsible for implementing this Decree./.

Article 3 of Decree No. 15/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 16, 2024, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which shall take effect from February 16, 2024, is stipulated as follows:

“Article 3. Effectiveness

1. This Decree takes effect from the date of issuance.

2. Certificates of Registration for Common Aviation Activities and Certificates of Registration for Brand Usage issued before the effective date of this Decree shall continue to be valid until such certificates are revoked.

3. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities shall be responsible for implementing this Decree./.

[36] This model is replaced pursuant to Clause 1, Article 2 of Decree No. 15/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 16, 2024, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which shall take effect from February 16, 2024.

[37] This model is replaced pursuant to Clause 2, Article 2 of Decree No. 15/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 16, 2024, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which shall take effect from February 16, 2024.

[38] This model is replaced pursuant to Clause 7, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, which shall take effect from September 15, 2022.

[39] This model is amended pursuant to Clause 24, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities, which shall take effect from January 1, 2020.

[40] This model is amended pursuant to Clause 24, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities, which shall take effect from January 1, 2020.

[41] This model is amended pursuant to Clause 24, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities, which shall take effect from January 1, 2020.

[42] This model is replaced pursuant to Clause 1, Article 2 of Decree No. 15/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 16, 2024, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which shall take effect from February 16, 2024.

[43] This model is replaced pursuant to Clause 2, Article 2 of Decree No. 15/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 16, 2024, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which shall take effect from February 16, 2024.

[44] This model is replaced pursuant to Clause 7, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, which shall take effect from September 15, 2022.

[45] This model is amended pursuant to Clause 24, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities, which shall take effect from January 1, 2020.

[46] This model is amended pursuant to Clause 24, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities, which shall take effect from January 1, 2020.

[47] This model is amended pursuant to Clause 24, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities, which shall take effect from January 1, 2020.