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New aviation licences in the works
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/06/2019
» A draft of a commercial aviation regulation that will allow the issuance of a licence for flights other than scheduled passengers services -- such as private sightseeing or chemical spraying -- is being deliberated for approval by the Transport Ministry.
New anti-fraud features for e-passports
News, Published on 10/07/2019
» The new e-passport to be rolled out mid-year includes anti-fraud features, such as a “window lock” technique and the recognition system, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.
Foreign aircraft maintenance investors to be set conditions
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 11/07/2019
» A royal decree will be issued to lay down conditions for foreign parties wanting to set up maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations in Thailand, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Govt inks search and rescue deal with Laos
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 14/07/2019
» Thailand and neighbouring Laos on Saturday signed a bilateral agreement on aircraft search and rescue cooperation under the International Civil Aviation Organisation's (ICAO) Convention on International Civil Aviation.
Thailand seeking endorsement for 5 international airports
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 16/07/2019
» The meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Phuket next week marks a new phase in aviation development in Thailand, with authorities planning to ask the UN agency to endorse five more international airports.
Pressure mounts on aviation industry over climate change
AFP, Published on 09/06/2019
» PARIS: Under pressure from frequent flyers alarmed over climate change, the airline industry says it is "hellbent" on reducing emissions — but the technology needed to drastically reduce its carbon footprint is still out of reach.
Thailand passes ICAO inspections
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/05/2019
» The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) said Thailand achieved an effective implementation of standards score of 65.07%, which exceeds the minimum pass threshold of 60% set by United Nations' aviation watchdog.
Scores of S44 orders to be enacted as laws
News, Published on 01/05/2019
» Some of the directives issued under Section 44 by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, as the chief of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), will be made into law, including orders invoked to tackle illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing and fix aviation safety problems.
UN plane to evacuate wounded Yemen rebels ahead of peace talks
AFP, Published on 03/12/2018
» SANAA: Fifty wounded rebels will be evacuated from the Yemeni capital for medical treatment Monday, a Saudi-led military coalition said, as the UN envoy landed in Sanaa ahead of planned peace talks in Sweden.
Sustainability key to Air Asia's success
Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/12/2018
» Ait transport is the most convenient means of travelling long distance today. It connects people, creates jobs and builds tourism. But despite all its benefits, the impact that each flight and operation has on the environment remains a great concern.