Hanoi, May 21 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has given in-principle approval to the Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) project by Sun PhuQuoc Aviation Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Sun Group. Under the decision signed by the PM on May 20, the project worth 2.5 trillion VND (approximately 98.81 million USD) plans to build a fleet of 31 aircraft by 2030.

The airline will primarily focus on commercial passenger transport, while also offering charter flights catering to tourists travelling to major domestic and international destinations. The venture is expected to bolster Phu Quoc's tourism, strengthening connectivity for both domestic and international travellers to the island, often dubbed the "Pearl of Vietnam". SPA is scheduled to commence operat...