Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has requested inter-sectoral inspections in ensuring aviation security, as well as in preventing and combating terrorism and illegal intervention in civil aviation activities in provinces and cities with airports.

From November 27, air passengers will be banned from air travel for life if making violent or terrorist attacks at airports or airfields or establishments providing flight operation services.

A fine of between VND 75 and 100 million would be imposed on acts of publishing or broadcasting false information on market developments or goods or service prices, causing public anxiety and market disorder.

The Bill on Vietnam Civil Aviation has been designed to form a complete legal framework for the country’s aviation sector in the context of global economic integration. It was presented last year to the National Assembly (NA) for comments. In mid-February it was again put up for discussion at a meeting of full-time deputies of the NA. It is expected to be passed into law at the upcoming NA session.

The draft of a new Civil Aviation Law was presented on August 22 to the National Assembly Standing Committee (NASC) for discussion.