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Unpacking the foreign pilot row
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Thai aviation industry has recently been overwhelmed by discussions concerning a proposed changing of the rules to allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes, which is surprising given that this type of work at present is protected for Thai nationals.
Foreign pilots allowed to fly domestic routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/09/2024
» The Labour Ministry plans to temporarily allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes through wet lease arrangements for airlines, but future requests from other airlines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Vietnam evacuates hundreds as new storm hits
Published on 19/09/2024
» Vietnam evacuated hundreds of people, shut schools and suspended flights on Thursday as a new tropical storm barreled into the country’s central region.
DJI Expands to Megabangna: New Store Now Open!
Published on 16/09/2024
» DJI, a global leader in drone, aerial photography, and camera technology, has expanded its footprint with the launch of a new DJI Experience Store at Megabangna. This latest addition caters to both Thai and international DJI enthusiasts in East Bangkok, providing a unique hands-on experience with every product under the DJI brand. The store also features a comprehensive DJI One Stop Service for streamlined drone registration.
BLS recommends investors focus on mid-cap stocks
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/09/2024
» Listed companies in the retail, consumer, food, finance, construction, transport, tourism and medical sectors are set to benefit from the new Pheu Thai-led administration's policies, says Bualuang Securities (BLS), which advises investors to focus on mid-cap stocks.
Draft of spectrum rejig for aviation wins nod
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/09/2024
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has unanimously approved a draft of spectrum reallocation rules to support the commercial aviation industry to ensure greater practical usage of spectrum in line with global standards and safety requirements.
Cathay Pacific completes repairs on Airbus A350 fleet after 90 flights cancelled
Published on 09/09/2024
» Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has completed repairs on its Airbus A350 aircraft after 90 flights were cancelled in the past week following an engine fire that led to the discovery of a "first-of-its-kind problem" involving fuel hoses.
Singapore to begin building Changi’s T5 mega airport terminal in 2025
Published on 08/09/2024
» Singapore will start construction of a new mega terminal at Changi Airport in the first half of next year, aiming to lift the aviation hub’s annual passenger handling capacity by more than half, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said.
Safety at risk as pilots buy promotions
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/09/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association is urging the new government to change the employment policy of some airlines in Thailand that make pilots pay a large sum of money for a job or promotion from co-pilot to captain, as it leads to unfair recruitment and might be harmful to public safety.
Four Vietnamese airports to close as Typhoon Yagi nears
Published on 06/09/2024
» Vietnamese authorities are preparing to suspend operations at four northern airports, including Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, for parts of Saturday as the nation braces for storm Yagi, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).