Thai Airways International

The carrier expects to confirm deals by the third quarter as order activity in Asia heats up.

Since its large order for 45 Boeing 787s, the carrier has revealed smaller but significant leasing deals to bolster its widebody fleet.

Services was a key revenue driver for the British engine manufacturer last year.

Thai Airways may split its new order for Boeing 787s between the -9 and -10 variants, the airline’s CEO Chai Eamsiri tells Aviation Week.

The minister said that the issue is caused by the shortage of qualified staff and equipment.

The Thai order—for which the flag-carrier says deliveries will begin in 2027—has been listed by Boeing as an undisclosed customer since December.

How MRO providers are looking to find the right operational balance to deliver in the face of capacity challenges.

The region’s international recovery is now at 85%, with domestic over 100%.

Airlines including Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific are planning to place major orders.

Thai Airways is expected to soon announce details of major widebody aircraft orders it has negotiated.

Thai Airways has conducted its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demonstration flight with SAF uplifted from a domestic airport.

Thai Airways reportedly is close to finalizing a deal with Boeing for 80 787-family aircraft as part of the flag carrier’s fleet renewal program.

Thai Airways is now focusing on adding capacity to India while awaiting the delivery of new aircraft.

Two Airbus A320s were transferred from Thai Smile into the Thai Airways fleet in early October, with a further eight to follow by the end of the year.

Freight specialist DHL is expanding its fleet with the acquisition of five Airbus A330-200 converted freighters.

Thailand’s flag-carrier Thai Airways is growing its international network as more routes transfer from subsidiary Thai Smile.

“Thai should be able to exit its rehabilitation plan earlier than expected, by the fourth quarter of next year," Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri said.

Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines have signed an agreement to pursue a joint venture, although they did not reveal specifics of the potential arrangements.

Thai Airways is planning to place a long-awaited widebody aircraft order this year, CEO Chai Eamsiri said at the IATA AGM on June 4.

A strong increase in total tourist arrival into Thailand in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023 has brought Thai Airways back into the black.

The airline has reached 65% of its pre-pandemic network and is now looking at acquiring new aircraft to meet demands.

Thai passengers will gain access to SIA’s flights to New York JFK and LAX, among other destinations.

Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines expect to see greater commercial collaboration and codesharing now that the two flag-carriers have signed a partnership MOU.

Thai Airways CFO Chai Eamsiri edged out 53 internal and external candidates to become the flag carrier’s new CEO.

The carrier is now considering bringing some of its Airbus A380s back into service.