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Sun PhuQuoc Airways wins approval to operate A330s and expand into Europe

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Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority has approved Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a Sun Group subsidiary, to operate Airbus A330 aircraft and expand its network to Europe. The authorization marks a significant step in the carrier’s planned long-haul growth from its Hanoi base.

Discovered 2026-10-01T20:19:58.029463-07:00 | 2026-10-01T20:19:58.029463-07:00

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  • Regulatory approval clears Sun PhuQuoc Airways to add Airbus A330 widebodies, enabling longer-range operations beyond its current network.
  • The planned European expansion introduces a new Vietnamese long-haul competitor and could increase capacity on routes connecting Vietnam with Europe.
  • The decision provides an early indication of Sun Group’s ambitions to build a broader international airline operation.

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