Over the past 30 years since taking over control of the southern part of the Ho Chi Minh Flight Information Region, VATM has affirmed the position of Vietnam's air traffic management industry in the international arena.
On the afternoon of December 7, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) held a ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary of taking over the management of the southern part of the Ho Chi Minh Flight Information Region (FIR Ho Chi Minh).
Mr. Le Hoang Minh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation at the ceremony. Photo: My Quynh
12 million absolutely safe flights
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Le Hoang Minh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation, emphasized that December 7, 1994 marked an important historical milestone. At exactly 0:00 on December 8, 1994 (international time), ICAO officially handed over control of the southern part of Ho Chi Minh FIR to Vietnam after 18 years of efforts to invest in modern facilities and train staff according to international standards.
According to Mr. Minh, this event not only affirms a great step forward in economics, technology, diplomacy and defense but also opens a period of strong development for Vietnam Air Traffic Management.
Many attractive performances at the ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary of taking over the management of Ho Chi Minh FIR. Photo: My Quynh
Over the past 30 years, VATM has ensured absolute safety for nearly 12 million flights, achieved total revenue of nearly 32,000 billion VND, collected flight operations revenue of more than 75,000 billion VND, and paid the budget over 36,000 billion VND.
"This is an event of great historical significance in the process of building and developing Vietnam Air Traffic Management, an extremely important milestone in terms of economics, technology, diplomacy and national security and defense. This success has affirmed the position of Vietnam's air traffic management profession in particular and the Vietnamese aviation industry in general in the international arena," Mr. Minh emphasized.
VATM reaches international level
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan highly appreciated VATM’s efforts over the past 30 years. He emphasized that the Corporation has become a strong state-owned enterprise, with modern facilities, a team of highly qualified staff, meeting the requirements of ensuring safety and efficiency for domestic and international flight operations.
Many individuals and groups of VATM were awarded during the celebration. Photo: My Quynh
Deputy Minister Tuan pointed out the major challenges that the aviation industry is facing, including the rapid growth of air transport, the need for high technology applications, and the need for absolute flight safety. At the same time, with the strategic location of the Ho Chi Minh FIR, especially the East Sea area, the mission of VATM becomes even more important.
Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan highly appreciated the efforts of VATM over the past 30 years. Photo: My Quynh
The Deputy Minister proposed that VATM focus on the following goals: Ensuring absolute safety for flight operations in Ho Chi Minh FIR; Modernizing infrastructure, applying advanced technology; Developing high-quality human resources; Strengthening international integration and regional cooperation; Promoting sustainable development, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, towards building a green and environmentally friendly aviation industry.
Delegates take souvenir photos at the ceremony. Photo: My Quynh
Deputy Minister Le Anh Tuan expressed his belief that with the determination and efforts of the staff, Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation will continue to develop strongly, making Vietnam a country with the most advanced air traffic control in the region.
"I believe that with the achievements that have been made, along with the determination and efforts of the staff, Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation will continue to develop steadily, making Vietnam a country with the most advanced air traffic control in the region," Deputy Minister Le Anh Tuan said.
Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/30-nam-tiep-nhan-quyen-dieu-hanh-fir-ho-chi-minh-vatm-khang-dinh-vi-the-quoc-te-192241207185232648.htm
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