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Govt vows aviation industry boost
News, Kamolwat Praprutitum, Published on 14/12/2021
» The government is hoping to accelerate the recovery of Thailand's aviation industry, which hopes to see 200 million passengers per year by 2031, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on Monday.
Aviation industry upbeat on outlook for H2
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 25/06/2022
» The aviation industry is finally seeing signs of optimism as it tries to rebound from a major crisis, although the recovery path appears to be uneven across the globe, particularly in Asia-Pacific as a result of remaining restrictions.
Analysing the push for sustainable jet fuel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/05/2023
» Biodiesel, a mix of diesel and palm oil-derived methyl ester used by cars with internal combustion engines, as well as used cooking oil that previously was deemed useless are now vying to change the aviation industry. The two oils can be processed to make sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, a biofuel for aircraft.
Global airline industry set for huge losses
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/06/2020
» The airline industry worldwide may end up US$84.3 billion in the red for 2020, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Tourism firms want jab quota
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/03/2021
» Eight tourism-related associations are calling for a concrete vaccination plan and a commitment to expedite the reopening process on July 1 for a quick economic recovery.
Union slams new airline plan
News, Kamolwat Praprutitum, Published on 28/04/2021
» The workers union of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) has voiced its opposition to any plans to establish a new flag carrier to replace the ailing national airline, saying far too much has been invested in the airline, which has contributed significantly to the economy.
Low oil prices give airlines hope for 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 31/10/2024
» Rising supply chain costs still hamper the aviation industry, even though airlines should benefit from cheaper oil prices until next year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Covid passports seen as key to resuming international travel
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/11/2020
» Global airline lobby IATA is working on a mobile app that will help travellers demonstrate their coronavirus-free status, joining a push to introduce so-called Covid passports to speed up the revival of international travel.
European air lobbies fear summer chaos at airports
AFP, Published on 03/06/2021
» PARIS - A year after the coronavirus pandemic emptied airports, air travel associations fear chaos during Europe's summer holiday season as travellers could wait hours before boarding planes due to health checks.
Cathay Thai launches rebrand
Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 02/07/2019
» Cathay Pacific's Thai arm sees the airline’s newly launched rebranding strategy as an effective approach to attract passengers amid the current slowdown in the aviation industry.