HCM City, Nov. 21 -- Innovation and investment in infrastructure are required for Vietnam's aviation industry to develop, experts have told conferences at the Vietnam International Aviation Expo that opened on November 20 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Darren Hulst, senior managing director, market analysis & sales support, commercial airplanes, at Boeing, said the country's aviation industry quadrupled in size in the last 10 years.

As the middle class expands, the growth potential for the industry also increases, he said.

"I think in some cases the challenges for aviation here are really because the market wants to grow so quickly. Investment in infrastructure is needed to continue to facilitate the growth."

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