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Analysing the push for sustainable jet fuel
Business, 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.
Country gets set for China arrivals
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2023
» When the Department of Disease Control announced on New Year's Eve that Thailand would no longer impose Covid-19 screening measures on Chinese visitors, the move quickly stirred a heated public debate.
Hotels panic as Chinese cause slump
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 16/11/2018
» Hoteliers in Pattaya are urging the government to step in and help following a 60% slump in Chinese tourist arrivals in the resort city in recent months.
China outreach aims to rescue tourism
Business, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/10/2018
» Thai travel agencies are mobilising efforts to woo back Chinese travellers in the wake of July's deadly Phuket boat disaster and amid rising competition from neighbouring countries by promoting second-tier provinces and appealing to authorities to ease visa requirements.
Crowded skies leave airlines bustling
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 12/05/2017
» Thailand's domestic air traffic market has nearly reached saturation point, with very little room left for further expansion by airlines, according to the industry.
Kan Air to soar again with ATR 72-500
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 23/01/2017
» Kan Air is staging a comeback with a more definite plan for aircraft acquisition, which will enable it to rebuild services that had been scaled down.
Thai Smile set to move operations to Suvarnabhumi
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/12/2016
» Thai Smile Airways will, from the middle of next month, vacate Don Mueang airport and operate its flights at Suvarnabhumi airport in a move to increase overseas trips and make full use of its planes.
NewGen Airways aims for upswing in growth
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 21/12/2016
» NewGen Airways says it should be able to regain its losses from a plunge in inbound Chinese travellers as early as next month.
Malindo Air to launch Phuket route
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 07/11/2016
» Malindo Air is strengthening its coverage in Thailand with the inauguration of regular flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket on Nov 10.
NokScoot boosts fleet with eye on India
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 27/08/2016
» NokScoot is set to strengthen its fleet and support its growth plan with the acquisition of seven more wide-body jets.