Second special flight delivers 46.8 tonnes of relief supplies to Venezuela

Less than a day after operating its first mission, Vietnam Airlines has carried out a second special flight, transporting 46.8 tonnes of relief supplies, equipment, and materials for Viet Nam's search and rescue forces to Venezuela, ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of the recent earthquake.

Wednesday, July 01, 2026 12:16

Operating under flight number VN68, the flight departed from Noi Bai International Airport at 11:30 p.m. on June 29. Following a technical stop at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in France, the aircraft continued to Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas, completing the nearly 24-hour journey from Viet Nam to Venezuela.

Every special flight is a "national mission" for Vietnam Airlines.

Earlier, the national flag carrier operated its first special flight to Venezuela, carrying 124 personnel from the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security together with 10 search-and-rescue dogs and 25 tonnes of specialised equipment.

Immediately after that flight departed, the airline's operations, engineering, flight dispatch and ground services teams began preparing the second mission, ensuring that the additional 46.8 tonnes of relief supplies were transported on schedule.

Relief supplies are carefully packed and inspected before undergoing the next stages of the transportation process.

To date, Vietnam Airlines has successfully completed two special flights, transporting Viet Nam's search and rescue personnel and humanitarian relief supplies to Venezuela, helping to ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance in the wake of the earthquake.

NDO