VietJet Air commences regulatory steps to establish subsidiary in Australia

VietJet Air commenced (29-Jun-2026) initial regulatory steps to establish a subsidiary carrier in Australia. The LCC has been allocated slots at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport for the 2026 northern winter season but will require an air operator's certificate (AOC) before using any of the slot allocations. Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority takes approximately six to 12 months to consider an AOC application. VietJet reportedly proposed starting operations with 10 Boeing 737 aircraft. The LCC currently operates services from Vietnam to Brisbane, Melbourne Tullamarine, Perth and Sydney. As previously reported by CAPA, VietJet Air board member Chu Viet Cuong stated the airline is considering operating services to Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, noting the advantages of additional slots and the ability to operate night flights with no curfew. [more - Aviation Week]