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Aviation hub potential exists but work must be done
News, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/12/2017
» Despite the strong foundation of its well-established automotive industry, Thailand still requires decades of investment in personnel, expertise and research and development (R&D) before the country can properly enter the race to become an aviation hub in Asean.
U-tapao safety fears could delay opening
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 17/10/2017
» The commercial start of the upgraded facilities at U-tapao airport in Rayong is facing another setback after the discovery of some critical safety issues.
Airlines eye international expansions
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 10/10/2017
» Thai-registered airlines are reactivating their stalled international expansion plans now that the UN aviation watchdog has confirmed it is removing Thailand's red flag over safety concerns.
Red flag could soon go
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 29/09/2017
» Positive signs have emerged of Thailand being removed from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) list of "red flag" states with significant safety concerns (SSC).
NewGen Airways becomes latest carrier to secure AOC
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 25/08/2017
» NewGen Airways, Thailand's largest China-focused charter operator, yesterday became the latest carrier to get its air operator certificates (AOCs) reissued.
Full-scale launch of U-tapao airport pushed back once again
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 10/08/2017
» The full-scale commercial launch of the upgraded U-tapao airport in Rayong has been put off again, this time until the end of the year.
AirAsia awaits ICAO approval
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 27/12/2016
» Thai AirAsia X (TAAX) will suspend route expansions until at least mid-2017, after Thailand's aviation industry receives international safety approval.
THAI uses new jets for Italy
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 02/11/2016
» Thai Airways International (THAI) has opted to use its latest Airbus 350 XWB jets for its Italian services, starting from the middle of this month.
NokScoot on course to break even
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 23/05/2016
» Struggling long-haul budget airline NokScoot is aiming to fly through the break-even barrier by the end of this year.
TAAX mulls expansion to Tehran, Muscat
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 09/05/2016
» Tehran and Muscat are looming large on the radar screen of Thai AirAsia X (TAAX) for its first foray into new markets.