Thailand

By David Casey
Thailand has regained its Category 1 safety rating from the FAA nearly a decade after being downgraded.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Thailand’s airport operator chief sees opportunities to get ahead of growing passenger and airline demand.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The Royal Thai Air Force is looking for a tanker platform to refuel Lockheed Martin F-16s and Saab Gripens.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Chen Chuanren
Thai airport operator Airports of Thailand is in the process of making Chiang Rai airport a new MRO center, with an eye on the Chinese market.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Concerns about China’s muscular foreign policy are driving its neighbors to strengthen their military arsenals.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Alex Derber
MRO provider AAR and AFI KLM E&M are pursuing another transatlantic partnership, this time for nacelle maintenance in Asia-Pacific.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Wet-lease provider Thai SmartLynx has gained one of the key approvals it needs to begin operations in 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Garrett Reim
The memorandum of understanding is part of Thailand’s “National Space Experiment and Exploration” program.
Space Exploration

By Adrian Schofield
IATA predicts Thailand’s passenger numbers will return to a strong growth trajectory, but stresses infrastructure improvements and tax avoidance will be keys.
Airports & Networks

By Robert Wall
Saab has begun talks with Thailand to turn the country’s decision to buy more Gripen aircraft into a contract, says CEO Micael Johansson.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Boeing has disclosed that it conducted the first flight of the Royal Thai Army’s AH-6i Little Bird in August.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren, Tony Osborne
The service also highlighted the RTAF’s autonomy in employing the Swedish fighter without the country of origin’s permission.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
The strong recovery of Thailand’s tourist numbers has provided a welcome boost for the country’s airlines, although the China market is still lagging.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The U.S. has reportedly offered a loan to the Royal Thai Air Force to acquire a fleet of F-16 Block 70s in a bid to trump Sweden's competing JAS-39 Gripen offer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
China's National Space Administration has selected six payloads developed by seven international partners to be part of the Chang’e 7 mission to the Moon.
Space

By Chen Chuanren
Thai cargo startup Pattaya Airways has taken delivery of its first aircraft, a converted ATR 72-500F turboprop freighter.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed the Transport Ministry to evaluate turning Nakhon Ratchasima Wing 1 AB into a mixed-use airport.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The startup is hoping to get at least two Airbus A330s by July to carry out air operator certificate processes.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
RTAF has released a white paper on new procurement requirements, including fighter replacements, domestically produced munitions and anti-drone technology.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Adrian Schofield
Operators in Thailand are hoping that the extension of a visa-free entry program will help spur a stronger rebound in 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Bangkok becomes IndiGo's 14th international destination served from Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
ASG says it has submitted the necessary documentation to Thai aviation authorities and it anticipates receiving its air operator certificate in October 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Thailand’s 2023 Defense & Security exhibition here featured an entirely new security and geopolitical landscape since it was last held a year ago.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The deal with RV Connex was made at the Defense & Security 2023 exhibition here in Bangkok, where EDGE is participating for the first time.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Thai Airways is now focusing on adding capacity to India while awaiting the delivery of new aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors