What are the aviation services provided at airports/aerodromes in Vietnam? What are the conditions for service provision of an airline providing aviation services itself?
- What are the aviation services provided at airports/aerodromes in Vietnam?
- What are the conditions for service provision of an airline providing aviation services itself at airport/aerodromes in Vietnam?
- What are the regulations on business operation and provision of services at airports/aerodromes in Vietnam?
What are the aviation services provided at airports/aerodromes in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 67 of Decree 05/2021/ND-CP amended by Clause 6, Article 1 of Decree 20/2024/ND-CP, it regulates aviation services provided at airports and aerodromes as follows:
- Passenger terminal operation service means organizing operation of a passenger terminal including the cargo assembly area to serve passengers, baggage, cargo, mail, airlines and other organizations and individuals using the passenger terminal on the air transport line.
- Air operations area service means organizing operation of infrastructure of an aerodrome to serve aircraft operation.
- Cargo terminal and warehouse operation service is prescribed as follows:
+ Operation of a cargo terminal includes activities related to the operation of such terminal, meeting the requirements for aviation security check, customs inspection and supervision for international cargo according to regulations on cargo and mail transported by air. The cargo terminal is located adjacent to the air operations area and directly connected to the apron;
+ Operation of a cargo warehouse includes activities related to the operation of such warehouse, meeting the requirements for aviation security check, customs inspection and supervision for international cargo according to regulations on cargo and mail transported by air. The cargo warehouse is not located adjacent to the air operations area and not directly connected to the apron
- Air catering service means producing, providing or loading foods, drinks and tools used for meals on board an aircraft and catering supplies onto an aircraft to serve passengers; storing foods, drinks and catering supplies at an airport/aerodrome.
- Air fuel service means storing and transporting fuel, refuelling and defuelling aircraft at an airport/aerodrome.
- Ground-based commercial service means serving passengers; serving cargo and mail; serving aircraft on the apron, load control, flight operation and other activities supporting aircraft operations at an airport/aerodrome.
- Aviation vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair service means conducting repair and maintenance to ensure the satisfaction of technical requirements by aviation vehicle and equipment at an airport/aerodrome.
From the above regulations, there are currently 7 aviation services provided at airports/aerodromes in Vietnam.
What are the aviation services provided at airports/aerodromes in Vietnam? What are the conditions for service provision of an airline providing aviation services itself? (Image from the Internet)
What are the conditions for service provision of an airline providing aviation services itself at airport/aerodromes in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Clause 9, Article 67 of Decree 05/2021/ND-CP, If an airline provides aviation services itself at an airport/aerodrome with respect to its air transport service, the airline shall satisfy the conditions for service provision:
- Have its organizational machinery that ensures the supply of services directly related to aviation activities at the airport/aerodrome and employ employees that achieve appropriate licenses or certificates and comply with professional requirements concerning operation at the airport/aerodrome;
- Have equipment, facilities and other conditions necessary for ensuring aviation safety and security;
- Have its service self-provision covered by the air operator's certificate.
Thus, If an airline provides aviation services itself at an airport/aerodrome with respect to its air transport service, the airline shall have its organizational machinery that ensures the supply of services directly related to aviation activities at the airport/aerodrome and employ employees that achieve appropriate licenses or certificates; have equipment, facilities and other conditions necessary for ensuring aviation safety and security; and have its service self-provision covered by the air operator's certificate.
What are the regulations on business operation and provision of services at airports/aerodromes in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 68 of Decree 05/2021/ND-CP regulating business operation and provision of services at airports/aerodromes as follows:
Business operation and provision of services at airports/aerodromes
1. Airport enterprises shall decide whether to lease out the premises under their management to other entities for provision of aviation and non-aviation services as prescribed.
2. An airport enterprise shall conclude a contract with the enterprise granted the license to provide aviation services at airports/aerodromes by CAAV within 30 days from the receipt of the request from the aviation service provider.
Thus, business activities and service provision at airports and aerodromes are provided by organizations and individuals renting premises under the management and use of airport enterprises according to the contract signed within 30 days from the receipt of the request from the aviation service provider.
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