Vietnam Airlines is planning to invest $430m in Long Thanh International Airport, which is currently under construction, to provide ground services and in-flight meals at the airport. In a proposal to authorities, the carrier said that it is planning to offer aircraft maintenance services, serve passengers in lounges, supply jet fuel and meals, and set up duty-free shops, reported VnExpress International. The state-owned airline is already providing these services at major airports in Vietnam. Vietnam Airlines has revealed that it will invest 30% of the amount from its own resources and borrow the rest. As per the proposal, the carrier’s subsidiaries can either set up amenities at the airport or joint ventures with the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV). ACV is currently overseeing the construction of Long Thanh International Airport and will later undertake the airport’s operations. The carrier is also hoping to get a dedicated area at the airport to build hangars for aircraft maintenance and in the terminal to prioritise clients.<br/>