Vietnam Airlines today announced that it has received a mandatory technical directive from aircraft manufacturer Airbus, in coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), requiring a software update for its Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The update must be completed across the fleet by 06:59 Vietnam time on November 30, 2025 (23:59 UTC on November 29, 2025) to ensure continued operational safety.

Upon receiving the directive, Vietnam Airlines immediately conducted inspections and initiated the update process at its maintenance facilities in Noi Bai, Da Nang, and Tan Son Nhat. The airline is fully equipped with the necessary tools, documentation, and software supplied by Airbus. Update operations commenced overnight and continued into the early hours of November 29, with an expected completion time of approximately one hour per aircraft.

Vietnam Airlines confirms that the entire fleet will complete the update ahead of the deadline, in full compliance with the safety requirements established by Airbus and the CAAV. Flight operations on November 29 and subsequent days will continue as scheduled and remain unaffected. 

With safety as its top priority, Vietnam Airlines remains committed to promptly implementing all technical directives, ensuring stable operations and the highest level of safety for passengers and flights.