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Prayut invokes Section 44 in aviation safety overhaul
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 20/09/2015
» The troubled Thai aviation industry has faced plenty of challenges in the past year, but there are hopes Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s latest solution will help it get off the ground.
Prajin clips wings of DCA chief
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 17/06/2015
» Transport Minister Prajin Juntong has transferred Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) chief Somchai Phiphutthawat to the post of ministerial inspector-general due to his slow progress in improving the country's aviation safety standards.
Civil aviation chief removed for slow progress
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 16/06/2015
» The cabinet on Tuesday shunted civil aviation chief Somchai Phiphutthawat to an inspector-general's post a few months before retirement, for slow progress in improving aviation standards.
DCA confident airlines can fix 'minor' flaws
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 13/05/2015
» The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) is confident that five Thai airlines faulted by the Chinese aviation authority can solve their problems without risk of penalties being imposed.
Minister outlines new DCA organisation
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/05/2015
» Transport Minister Prajin Juntong strongly believes China will not ban Thai charter flights from flying into the country.
Japan chides DCA for lack of updates on safety measures
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 01/05/2015
» Japanese aviation authorities have notified the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) that it has failed to comply with agreements to solve aviation safety concerns regarding Thai-registered airlines, Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said yesterday.
Thailand breaking aviation-safety deal, Japan complains
Published on 30/04/2015
» The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has reminded Thailand to keep its promise of regular updates on steps being taken to resolve safety problems after the agency postponed sanctions against Thai airlines.
Thai aviation faces fresh US, UN scrutiny
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 28/04/2015
» Thai aviation, already subject to safety concerns raised by an international watchdog, will come under renewed scrutiny as US and UN-based aviation agencies prepare to mount inspections of aviation licensing and airport security.
Aviation deadline looms for DCA
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/04/2015
» The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has announced it plans to release the results of its reassessment of Thai aviation regulations on June 18.
Prayut: Some airlines may be grounded
Published on 20/04/2015
» The Transport Ministry may ground substandard airlines to increase the chance of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) supporting the service continuation of standard ones, pending corrective actions by the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA).