All Thailand articles – Page 3
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NewsThai AirAsia eyes April domestic restart amid widening losses
Thai AirAsia expects to resume all domestic flights by April, even as its parent company’s full-year losses widen amid the impact from the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsThai granted final extension to submit rehabilitation plan
Thai Airways International’s submission of its rehabilitation plan is being delayed a second time after it won approval to submit the plan an additional month later.
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NewsThai mulls further extension to rehabilitation plan submission
Thai Airways International is considering another extension on the deadline to submit its restructuring plan, this time until the end of February or beginning of March.
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Airline BusinessThailand tourism collapse poses existential crisis for airlines
The Thai airline industry has had a dramatic past few months amid the coronavirus outbreak, which has seen two carriers file for business rehabilitation, and a third going under. How did one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing markets end up in this state, and is there a way out?
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NewsThai Airways appoints new chairman
Thai Airways International’s vice-chairman Chaiyapruk Didyasarin has taken up the role of chairman, effective 16 January. Didyasarin was appointed acting chairman after Ekniti Nitithanprapas resigned at the start of November, amid pressure from the loss-making carrier’s financial performance. Thai’s third-quarter results published later in the month showed it narrowed operating ...
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R-R engine upgrade to extend Thai Hercules life
Rolls-Royce has received an engine upgrade contract that will extend Thailand’s operational use of the Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport and also reduce the maintenance demands of its turboprop engines.
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AirAsia X plans European/US launch in 2020 with A330neo
AirAsia X expects to use its incoming Airbus A330neo aircraft to launch longer-haul services in 2020, most likely into Europe and/or continental USA.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Bangkok Airways president Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth
The Bangkok Airways library is an apt symbol for the small, profitable airline. Leisure and travel titles line the shelves, reflecting the carrier's strong presence in Thailand's lucrative international tourism market. The publications, including several years of National Geographic, also reflect a broad internationalism, replete with overseas guidebooks.
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Thai F-5s to fight on with IRIS-T missiles
The Royal Thai Air Force is to arm its Northrop F-5 fighters with IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missiles, following the signature of a repeat order with German manufacturer Diehl Defence.
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Sarasin steps down as Nok Air chief
Patee Sarasin stepped down as chief executive of Nok Air on 14 September, and has been succeeded by NokScoot chief Piya Yodmani.
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Thailand clears 15-year aviation action plan
Thailand has approved a 15-year action plan for the aviation industry, covering MRO, manufacturing, and the development of human resources.
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Thai Technical studying joint venture for U-Tapao base
Thai Airways International is studying a possible joint venture arrangement for MRO unit Thai Technical's U-Tapao base.
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NewsThailand orders two more H225M helicopters
Bangkok has ordered an additional pair of Airbus Helicopters H225M rotorcraft, adding to an existing fleet of four of the twin-engined type operated by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
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NewsThai air force receives first two VIP Superjets
The Royal Thai Air Force has taken delivery of two VIP-configured Sukhoi Superjet 100 airliners which will be utilised for personnel transport.
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NewsThai navy accepts first pair of H145M rotorcraft
Thailand’s navy has completed the technical acceptance of its first two H145M rotorcraft from Airbus Helicopters, with the airframer now set to begin training the service’s pilots on the multirole type.
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SINGAPORE: Lion Air orders five CAE simulators
CAE and low-cost Indonesian carrier Lion Air have signed an agreement at the show for the provision of five full flight simulators for the latter’s mixed aircraft fleet.
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Thai army to boost AW139 fleet size
The Royal Thai Army is to increase its fleet of AgustaWestland AW139 utility helicopters to 10 units, after awarding the manufacturer a follow-on order for eight of the intermediate twins.
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Thai Airways to up regional frequencies
Thai Airways International will raise frequencies on four routes, starting from 25 October.
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NewsThailand orders four T-50 trainers
The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered four Korea Aerospace Industries/Lockheed Martin T-50TH supersonic trainers that will reportedly be delivered by 2018.
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Thai Airways signs 787 pilot training deal with Boeing
Thai Airways International has signed a pilot training agreement with Boeing Flight Services covering training for its Boeing 787 pilots.