New regulations on management, use and exploitation of aviation infrastructure assets

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The Decree consists of 5 chapters and 29 articles regulating the management, use and exploitation of aviation infrastructure assets invested and managed by the State. The Decree applies to the following subjects:

The agency performing state management responsibilities on civil aviation according to Government regulations;

The agency performing the function of advising and organizing the enforcement of specialized laws on civil aviation (hereinafter referred to as the aviation management agency);

Enterprises assigned to manage aviation infrastructure assets include: Enterprises with 100% state capital under the Ministry of Construction performing the task of providing flight operation assurance services in accordance with the provisions of the law on civil aviation; State enterprises performing the task of directly exploiting airport infrastructure and other essential works of airports and airfields in accordance with the provisions of the law on civil aviation (hereinafter referred to as port business and exploitation enterprises);

Other entities related to the management, use and exploitation of aviation infrastructure assets.

List of aviation infrastructure assets

According to the Decree, the List of aviation infrastructure assets includes:

Aviation infrastructure works and land attached to aviation infrastructure works.

Aviation infrastructure assets related to national defense and security are determined as follows: Aviation infrastructure assets related to national defense are assets determined according to the provisions of law on management and protection of national defense works and military zones.

Aviation infrastructure assets related to national security are assets identified according to the provisions of law on protection of important works related to national security...

The management, use and exploitation of aviation infrastructure assets must comply with the principles prescribed in the Law on Management and Use of Public Assets and the following principles:

Fully accounted for and accounted for in terms of physical assets and values; depreciation and amortization of assets and maintenance of works according to the provisions of law.

The assignment of management of aviation infrastructure assets is based on approved planning and investment plans for airport and seaport development, in accordance with the functions and tasks of the assigned management entity...

The exploitation and handling of aviation infrastructure assets as prescribed in this Decree shall be carried out for all or part of each aviation infrastructure asset. In case of exploitation and handling of part of each aviation infrastructure asset, it is necessary to ensure smooth and safe aviation operations and not affect the management, use and exploitation of the remaining assets. In case of exploitation and handling of all or part of each aviation infrastructure asset that affects other infrastructure assets or other assets in the airport area, there must be the opinion of the entity assigned to manage the related assets and there must be a solution, clearly defining the responsibility to remedy the situation.

The management, use and exploitation of aviation infrastructure assets are monitored, inspected, checked and audited according to regulations; any violations of the law on management, use and exploitation of aviation infrastructure assets must be handled promptly and strictly according to the provisions of law.

The management and use of land associated with aviation infrastructure assets shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the law on land, the law on civil aviation and other relevant laws. In case of reclamation of land associated with aviation infrastructure works in accordance with the provisions of the law on land, the reclamation of land associated with the works, compensation, support, resettlement, and handling of land and works associated with the land after reclamation shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the law on land; not in accordance with the provisions of this Decree.

The use of land funds to create capital for aviation infrastructure development is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the law on land.

This Decree takes effect from January 1, 2026; replacing Decree No. 44/2018/ND-CP dated March 13, 2018 of the Government regulating the management, use and exploitation of aviation infrastructure assets.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/kinh-te/quy-dinh-moi-ve-viec-quan-ly-su-dung-va-khai-thac-tai-san-ket-cau-ha-tang-hang-khong-20251105204334120.htm