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business jets are operating in Vietnam, up more than 77% from 2025, the fastest growth pace in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Dassault Aviation's executive.
The information was shared by Carlos Brana, Executive Vice President of the Civil Aircraft division of Dassault Aviation, at the Falcon 10X introduction in Hanoi on July 9. Based in France, Dassault is one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers. Over 110 years, the company has delivered more than 10,000 military and civil aircraft, including 2,800 Falcons.
According to Brana, Vietnam is currently one of the fastest-growing markets for business jets in the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, 16 business jets are operating in Vietnam, up 77% from last year. Among them, long-range jets are the majority.
Dassault has delivered 9 Falcon jets since entering the Vietnamese aviation market. Currently, the Falcon fleet in Vietnam comprises 7 aircraft, including 6 8X jets and 1 2000S.
Brana did not disclose the number of Falcon jets ordered, but said the earliest delivery could be 2031. With a range of 7,500 nautical miles, the Falcon 10X allows passengers to fly non-stop from Hanoi to Europe and the United States.
To compare the size of the private aviation market in Vietnam with peers in the region, Brana said Vietnam is still quite small. He also noted Vietnam is still in the early stages of developing a business-jet market, thus with great potential.
Didier Raynard added that the total number of Falcon business jets operating in some Southeast Asian countries (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore) and China is over 100 jets. Therefore, the number of Falcons in Vietnam accounts for less than 10%.
To develop the private-aviation market in line with Vietnam's growth, Dassault executives believe Vietnam needs more airports, as well as improved airport operations to meet the demand of domestic and international businessmen.
Brana suggested Vietnam should build specialized customs procedures, such as a dedicated security gate, so those using business jets can exit/enter or collect baggage more quickly.
