Sun Group has officially announced that its carrier, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, launched commercial operations on the Ho Chi Minh City – Van Don route on June 15, with an initial frequency of four round-trip flights per week.
The inaugural flight, numbered 9G1568, touched down at Van Don International Airport in northern Quang Ninh province at 5:30pm on June 15, marking the official commencement of commercial service on this route. The return leg from Van Don arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 8:30pm the same day.
According to the airline’s current schedule, flights will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. To meet growing passenger demand, Sun PhuQuoc Airways plans to increase the frequency to daily flights starting in August 2026.
Following the launch of the new route, Sun Group reached another major milestone on June 16 by signing a joint venture agreement with HAECO, Japan Airlines, and Toyota Tsusho. The partnership aims to develop a $360 million Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) complex at Van Don International Airport.
This project marks a significant turning point for Van Don International Airport, making it the first private airport in Vietnam to host a large-scale, international-standard aircraft maintenance and repair facility.
The joint venture will develop the MRO complex on a site exceeding 20 hectares. The facility is expected to become fully operational by 2028.
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