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AirAsia plane 'shaking like washing machine' returns
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/06/2017
» AirAsia flight to Malaysia 'shaking like a washing machine' forced back to Australia. Engine 'seized up' lost blade.
Competition hot in Thailand-China air travel market
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/06/2017
» With Chinese tourists being a third of all tourists in Thailand & China the favourite Thai travel destination, China flights set to increase but profitability is precarious.
THAI Smile tops online ranking
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/04/2017
» Air travel industry taken by surprise when Thai Airways low-cost carrier awarded best airline in Thailand.
Fly deadbeat air: Thai airlines gaming system, cheating leasers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/03/2017
» Regulators may step & revoke airplane usage rights for airlines not paying leasing companies but will they seize aircraft if airlines defiant?
Aviation industry: Relaxation of 51% Thai ownership rule
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/02/2017
» In a first, laws that restrict foreign investment in Thailand dating back to 1954 to be reversed. Civil Aviation Board will now set limit.
Air traffic growth in Thailand loses momentum
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/01/2017
» In 2015 air travel growth less than 2014 post-coup surge & China tour scam crackdown also reduced growth but outlook positive unless oil prices rise again.
Troubled airline, unidentified, to be grounded
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/01/2017
» As part of plan to get red flag safety warning lifted for Thai airlines, some airlines will be grounded due to financial problems.
Labour shortage: Rehire airline pilots & staff with S44
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/09/2016
» With shortage of skilled airline pilots & staff that tourism sector relies on, recall from retirement with Section 44 best strategy.
Drone patrol to protect southern railway
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/09/2016
» Unmanned aircraft to help military, police & railway staff patrol railway in deep South after two recent bombings.
Solar plane completes epic round-the-world trip
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/07/2016
» First airplane to circle the world powered only by the sun, Solar Impulse 2 completes historic round-the-world journey.