74
Active Routes1932
Flight Observations29
Unique Destinations24
Origin Airports764
Avg Route Distance (mi)4545
Longest Route (mi)0
Domestic Routes74
International RoutesThe user has requested information about "Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company (ICAO: VRE) airline." It is important to clarify that Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company (VAECO) is a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines, not an operating airline that transports passengers. The ICAO code VRE belongs to Air Côte d'Ivoire, the flag carrier of Ivory Coast, and not to Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company or any Vietnamese airline.
This response will provide comprehensive information about Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company (VAECO), adapting the requested sections to reflect its role as an aircraft maintenance provider rather than a passenger airline. Sections that are not applicable to an MRO will be noted as such.
=== SECTION 1: ABOUT VIETNAM AIRLINES ENGINEERING COMPANY (VAECO) - AIRCRAFT MRO ===
Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company (VAECO) is a specialized subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines, established to provide comprehensive aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. It was officially formed on January 1, 2009, stemming from the amalgamation of the A75 and A76 aircraft maintenance centers and the Vietnam Airlines Technical Department in central Vietnam, as per a Prime Ministerial Decision dated September 26, 2006.
VAECO's primary operational bases are headquartered at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, with significant branches located in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang City. The company provides extensive line maintenance services across all airports in Vietnam and conducts base maintenance operations in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. VAECO does not operate its own fleet for passenger transport; instead, it is responsible for the maintenance and repair of a wide array of aircraft types. These include the ATR72, Airbus A319/A320/A321 CEO & NEO, A330, A350, Boeing 737 Series, B757/B767F, B777, B787, and MD11. VAECO provides its services to Vietnam Airlines' entire fleet and to over 80 other commercial airlines globally.
As an MRO company, VAECO does not have a route network scope, alliance membership, or offer cabin classes in the way a passenger airline does. Its core services encompass base maintenance, line maintenance, fleet management, technical training, tools & materials supply, cabin maintenance, landing gear/engine replacement, and logistics.
This section is not applicable to Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company (VAECO). As an aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) company, VAECO does not directly interact with travelers or provide passenger services. Therefore, there are no traveler reviews or sentiments specifically about VAECO's operations in the context of an airline. Traveler feedback would pertain to the airlines whose aircraft VAECO maintains, rather than VAECO itself.
VAECO places paramount importance on safety, making it the "cornerstone" of all its activities. The company's operations directly contribute to the safety record of Vietnam Airlines and its numerous other client airlines by ensuring rigorous maintenance standards. VAECO's engineers work diligently under pressure to ensure that aircraft are safe for flight, handling approximately 400 flights daily and performing 900 checks annually.
VAECO holds significant regulatory certifications, underscoring its commitment to international aviation safety standards. It is certified by the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV), the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which awarded it the FAR-145 repair station certificate in 2011, and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which granted its EASA Part-145 approval certificate in 2017. VAECO was noted as the first and only aircraft maintenance organization in Vietnam to receive both the prestigious FAA FAR-145 and EASA Part-145 certificates. Furthermore, VAECO has obtained approvals from over 20 other civil aviation authorities and airlines worldwide.
In terms of its maintenance reputation, VAECO aims to be a leading MRO service provider in the Asia-Pacific region, known for delivering superior quality and safety standards at competitive prices. The company employs over 2800 full-time personnel, including more than 800 licensed engineers qualified for various aircraft types, contributing to its strong reputation for maintenance quality. While VAECO does not operate its own passenger fleet, it maintains fleets, such as that of Vietnam Airlines, which has an average age of under 10 years and a strong safety record, including passing its IOSA certification without fail since 2006. The overall safety assessment for VAECO is high due to its adherence to stringent international certifications (CAAV, FAA, EASA, ICAO) and its critical role in maintaining the airworthiness of numerous airlines' aircraft. The company's receipt of FAA FAR-145 and EASA Part-145 certificates are notable recognitions of its capabilities and commitment to aviation safety.
| Route | Destination | Flights | Distance | Aircraft | Last Seen |
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| BKO → ABJ |
Port Bouet (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l)
Abidjan
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185 | 573 mi | A319 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| ABJ → DSS |
Blaise Diagne
Diass
|
112 | 1106 mi | A319 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| ABJ → HGO |
Korhogo
Korhogo
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89 | 306 mi | DH8D | Jan 22, 2026 |
| COO → ABJ |
Port Bouet (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l)
Abidjan
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81 | 441 mi | A320 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| ABJ → BKO |
Senou Int'l
Bamako
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70 | 573 mi | A319 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| NIM → OUA |
Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou
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70 | 261 mi | A319 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| LFW → ABJ |
Port Bouet (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l)
Abidjan
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67 | 362 mi | DH8D | Jan 30, 2026 |
| OUA → NIM |
Diori Hamani Int'l
Niamey
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59 | 261 mi | A319 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| ABJ → SPY |
San Pedro
San Pedro
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55 | 192 mi | DH8D | Jan 22, 2026 |
| COO → LBV |
Leon M'Ba Int'l
Libreville
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55 | 634 mi | A320 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| ABJ → LFW | Lome | 53 | 362 mi | DH8D | Jan 7, 2026 |
| OUA → ABJ |
Port Bouet (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l)
Abidjan
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53 | 517 mi | DH8D | Jan 28, 2026 |
| CKY → ABJ |
Port Bouet (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l)
Abidjan
|
51 | 728 mi | DH8D | Jan 29, 2026 |
| ABJ → COO |
Cadjehoun (Cotonou)
Cotonou
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51 | 441 mi | A320 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| ABJ → LOS |
Murtala Mohammed Int'l
Ikeja
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49 | 507 mi | A320 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| ABJ → NSI |
Yaounde Nsimalen Int'l
Yaounde
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38 | 1073 mi | A319 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| DLA → NSI |
Yaounde Nsimalen Int'l
Yaounde
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37 | 128 mi | A319 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| ABJ → ACC |
Kotoka Int'l
Accra
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37 | 260 mi | A319 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| FIH → BZV |
Maya-Maya
Brazzaville
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37 | 16 mi | A320 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| ABJ → KEO |
Odienne
Odienne
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36 | 385 mi | DH8D | Jan 9, 2026 |
| NSI → DLA |
Douala Int'l
Douala
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36 | 128 mi | A319 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| NSI → ABJ |
Port Bouet (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l)
Abidjan
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35 | 1073 mi | A320 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| ABJ → CKY |
Conakry Int'l (Gbessia Int'l)
Conakry
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32 | 1208 mi | DH8D | Jan 17, 2026 |
| ABJ → OUA |
Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou
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31 | 517 mi | DH8D | Jan 22, 2026 |
| NIM → ABJ |
Port Bouet (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l)
Abidjan
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29 | 705 mi | A319 | Jan 20, 2026 |
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