Vietnam Aircraft Engineering Company (VAECO), a subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines, has received EASA Part-147 certification as an approved maintenance training organization. This marks the first such approval in Vietnam and positions VAECO as one of only four entities in Southeast Asia holding both Part-145 maintenance and Part-147 training approvals.
The certification, announced on April 9, 2026, enables VAECO to train aircraft maintenance engineers to European standards domestically. It slashes training costs by up to 90%, from 4-4.5 billion VND per engineer abroad to 400-500 million VND locally.
VAECO, already certified by over 20 global authorities including the FAA and Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority, strengthens Vietnam’s aviation sector self-sufficiency. The approval, the first post-COVID since 2020, addresses critical human resource needs for flight safety and operational growth.
This dual-certification status enhances VAECO’s competitiveness in regional maintenance, repair, and training markets. It supports Vietnam Airlines’ expansion amid rising air travel demand in Southeast Asia.