Sun Group gets okay to establish Sun PhuQuoc Airways

The prime minister approved the investment plan for Sun PhuQuoc Airways on May 20.

The decision clearly states that the investor is Sun Phu Quoc Airways Co., Ltd.,, part of Sun Group.

The goal is to establish a new airline for regular passengers and charter services to tourist islands and bustling financial and commercial centres.

The approval of Sun PhuQuoc Airways is an important milestone for Vietnam's aviation industry and the development of Phu Quoc tourism.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways is expected to launch its first flight in the fourth quarter of 2025, connecting Phu Quoc with key economic and tourism centres at home and abroad.

Along with Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Sun Group operates Sun Air, providing personalised and specialised private jet services for luxury customers.

At present, Vietnam has five major airlines, namely Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar Pacific, Bamboo Airways, and Vietravel Airlines.

On April 17, Tan Son Nhat International Airport's new passenger terminal T3 opened for its first commercial flight. Vietnam Airlines flight VN1286, carrying 105 passengers, departed from Ho Chi Minh City en route to Van Don (Quang Ninh province), marking a milestone in the terminal’s commercial service debut.

Vietnam Airlines resumed its direct service between Hanoi and Moscow on May 8, marking the return of the route after a three-year hiatus.

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Vietnam Airlines (VNA), and Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) signed an MoU on May 20 to strengthen tourism and connectivity between Vietnam and Singapore, amid growing regional travel demand to the city-state.