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Govt rushes to solve air safety woes
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 05/12/2015
» Commercial airlines must send qualified experts to the Command Centre for Resolving Civil Aviation Issues within two weeks to help carry out inspections and certifications of 28 airlines as part of government efforts to address air safety woes.
Ex-MP rails over B16.45m planes
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 20/11/2015
» The Transport Ministry looks set to launch a probe into claims involving the purchase of overpriced aircraft during the time when former transport minister Prajin Juntong was in charge.
Prayut 'dissatisfied' with THAI chief's performance
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 18/11/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is "dissatisfied" with the first-year performance of Charamporn Jotikasthira, president of loss-making Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) as the national carrier braces for record losses this year, senior government sources said Tuesday.
Europe demands more pilots and better standards
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 12/11/2015
» The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) wants Thai aviation authorities to speed up the training of new pilots and to carefully certify aircraft operators.
Airports of Thailand approves bonuses over record profit
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 28/10/2015
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has approved a bonus for staff worth 7.5 months' salary after it made a record 12.8 billion baht net profit in the first three quarters of fiscal year 2015.
Airport expansion costs drop
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 27/10/2015
» The second phase of Suvarnabhumi airport's expansion should be about seven billion baht cheaper due to falling oil and construction material prices, according to the Airports of Thailand (AoT).
Carriers face rule for 20% Thai pilots
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/10/2015
» The Transport Ministry will soon require at least 20% of pilots hired by commercial airlines to be Thai nationals, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says.
THAI finances 'critical', panel member says
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/10/2015
» The financial health of Thai Airways International (THAI) remains critical, a senior member of a committee that oversees the airline says.
Airports to undergo a huge revamp
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 18/10/2015
» Airport officials are drawing up plans to overhaul several facilities and reduce landing and parking fees in a bid to lure more airlines and tourists to Thailand, especially in the under-utilised regional areas.
Emirates requests more space at Suvarnabhumi
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 29/09/2015
» Emirates says it needs more space at Suvarnabhumi airport now and in the future so the airline can provide better service to its customers, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said.