There are 87 short-haul routes with high traffic potential but not yet exploited as indicated in the Report "Give Wings to Short-haul Air Transport in Vietnam", opening up new opportunities for domestic air transport.
There are 87 short-haul routes with high traffic potential but not yet exploited as indicated in the Report "Give Wings to Short-haul Air Transport in Vietnam", opening up new opportunities for domestic air transport.
Vietnam’s aviation industry is experiencing rapid growth, with domestic air transport growth forecast to reach more than 20% between 2023 and 2027. The growing demand requires a stronger and more connected air transport network. The government has also revised its approved airport network expansion plan from 22 to 30 airports by 2030, emphasizing the importance of short-haul air transport in connecting communities and maximizing the country’s economic potential.
The in-depth report entitled "Give Wings to Short-haul Air Transport in Vietnam" researched by ATR in cooperation with Transport Engineering Design Institute (TEDI) also pointed out the development opportunities for Vietnam, as short-haul aviation brings many new and more convenient travel options, taking advantage of existing transport infrastructure.
According to the Report, with 90% of domestic flight traffic currently concentrated at only 10 out of 22 airports nationwide, many local airports are indicated to be underutilized.
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In addition, 25% of current domestic flights have routes under 300 nautical miles (equivalent to 555 km) and use large aircraft, which are not optimal in terms of cost and flight frequency.
This in-depth study identified 149 domestic routes within 300 nautical miles (555 km), of which 87 have high traffic potential but are still untapped, and would require a fleet of 25 ATR 72-600 aircraft to operate these routes.
The report also provides a clear roadmap for airlines and policy makers in developing short-haul air services strategies and capitalizing on this potential market opportunity.
Mr. Jean-Pierre Clercin, Director of ATR Asia Pacific, said that the short-haul air transport market has great potential for development in Vietnam. Short-haul aviation plays a complementary role to road transport, helping to improve mobility, strengthen the network of small cities and ensure that more localities benefit from Vietnam's economic growth. In addition, short-haul aviation also helps to optimize the use of existing short-haul airports.
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Studies have also shown that a 10% increase in short-haul flights would boost local tourism by 5%, local GDP by 6% and foreign direct investment by 8%. By connecting people and businesses across the country, short-haul aviation plays a key role in driving economic growth, innovation and enhancing Vietnam’s international competitiveness.
Comparisons made in the report also show that ATR turboprop aircraft consume 45% less fuel and emit 45% less CO2 than similarly sized short-haul jets. This not only reduces emissions in the aviation industry, but is also more cost-effective, making it profitable for airlines to connect smaller cities as a driver of economic growth in previously untapped areas.
Source: https://baodautu.vn/atr-tim-co-hoi-tai-cac-chang-bay-ngan-o-viet-nam-d253014.html
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