What Happened
New Legislation Strengthens Creditor Rights And Cape Town Protections
Vietnam has overhauled its aviation regulatory framework with the enactment of the Law on Civil Aviation No. 130/2025/QH15, which came into effect on 1 July 2026. The new law introduces significant reforms, including enhanced creditor rights, stronger Cape Town Convention protections, and improved deregistration and export rights. These changes are intended to align Vietnam’s aviation framework with internationally recognized aircraft finance principles, as reported by K&L Gates LLP.