Ireland’s daa to be key partner for new Vietnamese airport

The global airports management, consulting and investment arm of daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has been appointed as the strategic and operational partner for Gia Binh International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam, one of the country’s most significant new aviation infrastructure projects.

The appointment follows a strategic partnership between Masterise Aviation Infrastructure Joint Stock Company and daa International, combining Masterise’s integrated development capability with daa International’s 85 years’ experience in the planning, delivery and operation of airports across Europe, the Middle East and the Asia‑Pacific region.

Gia Binh International Airport in under construction 40 kilometres from Hanoi and forms part of a wider vision for the continued economic growth and development of Vietnam and the Gia Binh district.

The airport is expected to have an initial capacity of up to 30 million passengers and 1.6 million tonnes of cargo per year in 2030, with a long‑term ambition to reach 50 million passengers and 2.5 million tonnes of cargo by 2050.

Designed to meet 5‑star international standards and benchmarked against leading global airports,  its developers hope that the new gateway will become a flagship for aviation, trade and logistics hub for Vietnam.

According to its developers, it will be supported by modern operational systems, a strong commercial offering and extensive global connectivity.

Under the partnership, daa International will work closely with Masterise Aviation Infrastructure to support the development and day-to-day operation of the airport.

This will include input across key areas such as airport development planning, certification and regulatory readiness, operational concept design, commercial strategy, operational readiness and airport management.

The project is said to reflect the strong and growing relationship between Ireland and Vietnam, with Gia Binh International Airport expected to act as a catalyst for deeper collaboration across aviation, transport, education, innovation, infrastructure and enterprise.

Nicholas Cole, daa deputy CEO and CEO of daa International, said: “This is a landmark project for Vietnam, and we look forward to bringing daa International’s experience and Irish aviation heritage to support the delivery of a high‑quality, future‑focused airport that sets new benchmarks for connectivity, passenger experience, and operational excellence.

“Just as importantly, we look forward to working alongside our partners to develop long-term local capability and expertise within Vietnam.”