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Vietjet becomes 1st low-cost Thai airline to use green fuel
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/11/2025
» Vietjet Thailand has become the first low-cost Thai carrier to operate flights with a 1% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while it awaits the delivery of more fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 jets delayed due to the US government shutdown.
Thai airlines face imminent pilot shortages
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/09/2025
» The Thai aviation sector is expected to have a pilot shortage in 2-3 years as airlines continue to expand their fleets, while more than half of Thai pilots remain unable to resume work due to licensing issues.
Vietjet Thailand bullish on prospects for expansion
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/08/2025
» With the largest fleet expansion among low-cost carriers operating in Thailand, Vietjet Thailand is ready to challenge its competitors by opening new routes to popular destinations, targeting 6.7 million passengers and 15 billion baht in revenue this year, resembling the rates recorded last year.
Thai Vietjet eyes 8m passengers in 2024
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/08/2024
» Thai Vietjet targets nearly 8 million passengers this year as it improves its aircraft utilisation rate and adds flights to existing routes, with a plan to import new Boeing 737 Max jets on tap for next year.
PM Srettha, airlines discuss high season plans
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/08/2023
» Newly-appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday met representatives of eight airlines to discuss preparations to cash in on a surge in tourists during the high season.
Thai Vietjet anticipates breaking even within this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/08/2023
» Thai Vietjet (TVJ) is planning to replace its whole fleet of Airbus aircraft with Boeing 737 MAXs and is aiming to expand the fleet to 50 aircraft by 2028, while aiming to break even this year.
Fresh concerns over Covid
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2022
» As businesses pin their hopes on a strong recovery in the final month of the year based on lively shopping activity, entertainment events and vibrant tourism, a fresh Omicron outbreak has emerged including a rising death toll, rekindling concerns about the impact on economic sentiment.
'Lessons learned' from Phuket airport chaos
Business, Published on 03/12/2022
» Following confusion at Phuket airport on Thursday night, with flight delays and runway closures causing hundreds of passengers to miss their late-night departures to Bangkok, related parties have reportedly learned their lesson and should be able to avoid repeating such mistakes again, according to a local business leader.
Thai Vietjet set to expand overseas routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 02/12/2022
» Thai Vietjet (TVJ) is preparing an aggressive plan for international expansion next year with the aim of increasing the portion of international flights to 67% from 41% this year, with new routes to destinations in China, India, Japan and Vietnam.
Thai Vietjet eyes 8 new planes for fleet
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 15/03/2022
» Thai Vietjet (TVJ) will be ready to add eight new aircraft this year if the Chinese market returns by the fourth quarter, in the airline's best-case scenario.