About this episode
In part one of this week's show, Gordon and Jay discuss the major developments from this year's Paris Air Show. In part two, the conversation turns to Vietnam, as we learn more about its rapidly growing airline market. Takeaways The closure of Qatari airspace has significant implications for airline operations. The Paris Air Show showcased a mix of optimism and caution in the aviation industry. Boeing's presence at the Paris Air Show was notably diminished due to recent tragedies. Embraer is facing challenges in the US market due to pilot scope clauses. Vietjet is aggressively expanding its fleet to accommodate growing demand in Vietnam. Vietnam's aviation market is on track for record traffic in 2025. New airport infrastructure is being developed in Vietnam to support growth. The competition among airlines in Vietnam is intensifying with new entrants. Foreign investment in Vietnam's aviation sector is increasing, particularly from Asian carriers. The future of new airlines in Vietnam will depend on their ability to secure aircraft in a tight market. Connect with Airline Weekly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airline-weekly/ X: https://x.com/Airline_Weekly/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airlineweekly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the airline and travel industries.