History of formation and development of Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (Part I)

On January 15, 1956, the Prime Minister issued Decree 666-TTg establishing the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam. Over 60 years of establishment and development, the civil aviation industry in Vietnam has made great strides, gradually integrating with the civil aviation community in the world and make important contributions in the The struggle for the liberation of the South, unification of the motherland and economic and social development of the country.

On January 15, 1956, the Prime Minister issued Decree 666-TTg establishing the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam. Over 60 years of establishment and development, the civil aviation industry in Vietnam has made great strides, gradually integrating with the civil aviation community in the world and make important contributions in the The struggle for the liberation of the South, unification of the motherland and economic and social development of the country.

Flight management is one of the three basic components that make up Vietnam's Civil Aviation. They are: Air Freight (passenger and cargo transport); Airport Airports (ensure the infrastructure of the airport area and the area of ​​procedures for passengers and cargo before and after the flight); Flight management (ensure services for flight safety performance). With the objective of trading "Safety - Air - Efficiency", Vietnam Flight Management Corporation has made great achievements contributing to the common cause of Civil Aviation of Vietnam.

PART I:
AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE PROTECTION, CONSTRUCTION OF NORTHERN SOCIAL SOCIETY AND THE WINNING OF THE SOUTHERN REGION OF SOUTHERN (1954 - 1975)

On July 21, 1954, the Geneva Conference on Indochina ended with the Agreement on Ending the War, Restoring Peace in Vietnam. Long-term resistance of our people against the French colonial invasion has won glorious victory. On October 10, 1954, together with the takeover of Hanoi capital, we successfully held the takeover of Gia Lam airport, received the facilities of aeronautical technical equipment at the airport, protecting and preserving The existing assets at the same time study the situation to prepare for repairs, restore and maintain the flight service when we take over the airport. On December 31, 1954, at the Gia Lam airport, the ceremony of taking over, handover was conducted. True 0 hour 01/01/1955, from Gia Lam airport, a telegram has emitted aerial news to the world known "From 0 hours 01/01/1955 hour Hanoi, capital of Democratic Republic of Vietnam, Gia Lam Airport is no longer in the probation district of Indochina. All aircraft entering North Vietnam, from the 17th parallel, must seek the permission of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam located at Gia Lam Airport, Hanoi. " The first historical electricity was the message confirming the ownership of the sky of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and marked the birth of the Deportation Agency - precursor of the Vietnam Airlines Corporation today . One day after the takeover, on the afternoon of 02/01/1955, Comrade Nguyen Duc Viet, a German soldier who had followed us in the early days of the resistance war in Central Vietnam, had direct command of the B- 307 of French Airways fly from Tan Son Nhat Airport to land at Gia Lam Airport in the joy, excitement and confidence of the whole unit. This event is a milestone in the history of development of Vietnam Civil Aviation in general and Flight Management in particular.

Yellow star red flag flying on the landing station at Gia Lam airport after the day of takeover

Restoration of Gia Lam airport and flight command organization to celebrate the Central Committee, the Government and President Ho Chi Minh City on the capital (January 1, 1955)

From 1956 to 1958, the flight assurance agency advised the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam in coordination with the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant experts in China to carry out the procedures and issue flight permits. For nearly 100 specialized flights carrying national heads of state and foreign countries visiting Vietnam and ensuring flight safety command for 3735 flights.

On May 1, 1959, the 919th Air Transport Aviation Regiment - the first Military Air Transport Aviation Unit was established. After the establishment, the General Staff of the Regiment coordinated with the flight assurance agencies at all levels to speed up the training work, actively prepare additional forces and technical equipment for the airports and stations; Plan surveys, study routes, destinations, parachute drop points, drop off; To review, consolidate and improve the flight rules, flight conditions, airport regulations, notification and cooperation with all levels, especially with the Anti-Air Force.

In the years 1959 - 1964, the flight assurance agency was involved in commanding the management of civil and military flights including passenger flights on domestic flights, pesticide spraying services in Thanh Hoa Phat, fly typhoon for fishermen zone IV, fly artificial rain against drought ... transporting goods to serve the units participating in opening Truong Son road in Vít Thu Lu valley - Quang Binh in September 1959, Apart from the bandit in the North West Frontier at the end of 1959 and taking on international duty with Laos. Especially during this time, together with the 919th Regiment, the flight assurance agency has served the special flights to Uncle Ho and the leaders of the Party and the State on working safely and safely inside and outside the country. , Operates flights carrying the Geneva Commissions Oversight Committee in the North.

The Vinh airport command station serves a special flight to Uncle Ho to visit Nghe An in the summer of 1961

During the resistance war against American relief, the flight assurance agency served effectively for the 919th Air Transport Airlift Battalion and served in the battle for many battles on the fronts: "air-to-air" days February 15, 1964, "Air For Sea" March 7, 1966, "Air For Land" January 12, 1968 ... Participated in the spring break in 1975, Commanding, operating 590 times flight, maneuvering troops, military vehicles, artillery, ammunition, food, transferring wounded soldiers to the rear ... These achievements contributed to the great victory in the spring of 1975 Liberation of the unification of the country.

Glorious traditions and valuable lessons of 20 years of building and maturing in the war of national liberation laid the solid foundation for the construction of the Aviation Administration, formerly known as the Information Division , The dispatch, the meteorological development in the new phase of the revolution, the stage of a unified country, the nation goes up to build socialism.