Topic Title: ICAO Code
VSM
Airline Name
Vietstar Airlines
Country of Origin
Vietnam
Aircraft Types Used (from those available in WoA)
• E190 (Embraer 190)
• ATR72 (used via partnerships or charters)
• Business Jet variants (Cessna Citation, Gulfstream – future potential)
• Embraer ERJ-135
• Embraer Legacy 600
• Embraer Legacy 650
• King Air 350
Why should this airline be added?
Vietstar Airlines is a unique hybrid civil-military airline based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, operating under Ministry of National Defence supervision. It was established to serve VIP, charter, cargo, and military-related flights. The airline has also served public charter flights and government transport missions.
Including Vietstar Airlines in World of Airports would:
• Increase realism by representing Vietnam’s specialized carriers
• Introduce military-civil aviation hybrids, which are rare in the game
• Add non-scheduled operations such as VIP missions, air ambulance, and government charters
• Offer players a unique fleet and gameplay mechanic that mixes regional jet operations with military influence
Additional Details
• Headquarters: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (VVTS), Ho Chi Minh City
• Operations: Mainly in Vietnam, with VIP routes across Southeast Asia
• Fleet: 2x Embraer 190 (VIP-configured), military-operated aircraft, charter fleet
• Operator Type: State-owned, under Ministry of Defence
• Founded: 2010s, full license for commercial charter in 2019
Unique Features or Challenges
• Based at military apron of Tan Son Nhat Airport
• Operates in a non-commercial terminal zone, requiring custom stands in WoA
• Aircraft often used for official state missions, emergency response, or high-security transport
• Rarely seen in commercial tracking apps – hidden realism layer for players
Links, images, maps, or videos
• Wikipedia (VN): https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hãng_hàng_không_Vietstar
• Embraer 190 with Vietstar livery: [Image Link – if available]
• Vietstar Official Page (archived): http://vietstarairlines.vn (may be offline)
• News: https://vnexpress.net/vietstar-airlines-duoc-cap-phep-bay-thuong-mai-4021471.html