Vietnam warns of flight cuts as jet fuel squeeze tied to Iran war deepens
Vietnam’s aviation industry is bracing for potential flight cuts beginning in April 2026 after China and Thailand halted exports…
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Topics related to aviation in Thailand, including Thailand’s airports, airlines operating in Thailand, and aviation regulations in Thailand.
Virgin Atlantic heads east with new direct London to Phuket Dreamliner flights
On October 30, 2025, Virgin Atlantic announced the launch of new services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and…
Capital A completes restructuring, merges AirAsia airlines under one entity
Capital A, the parent company of the AirAsia group of airlines, has completed the final steps in its…
Thai SmartLynx secures AOC, becomes Thailand’s first ACMI airline
Thai SmartLynx, an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) specialist airline and a partner of Avia Solutions Group,…
Royal Thai Air Force becomes launch customer of Airbus A330 MRTT+
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has become the launch customer of the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport…
Thailand’s Nok Air faces international route ban after safety violations
Authorities in Thailand have suspended low-cost carrier Nok Air from operating any international flights until further notice, as…
Thailand signs first order for 4 Saab Gripen E/F fighters, deliveries from 2025
Saab has signed a contract with Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply four Gripen E/F fighters for…
Singapore Airlines subsidiary Scoot introduces new routes to Japan and Thailand
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is introducing new routes to both Japan and Thailand starting in…
Thailand denies F-16 shootdown amid Cambodia border airstrikes
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has denied claims by Cambodian media that one of its F-16 fighter…
Royal Thai Air Force selects Saab Gripen E/F as next-generation fighter
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its selection of the Saab Gripen E/F as its future…
Royal Thai Police Twin Otter crashes on post-maintenance test flight killing six
A Royal Thai Police Wing Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter crashed into the sea nose-first shortly after taking off…
Direct Thailand – US flights to resume as FAA restores Thailand’s safety status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has upgraded Thailand’s Category 1 International Aviation Safety Assessment rating, which will now…
Bangkok Airways considers Boeing, Airbus and Embraer for fleet renewal plans
Regional Thai operator Bangkok Airways is considering Boeing, Airbus and Embraer as part of fleet renewal plans over…
New Thai cargo airline Pattaya Airways receives its air operator certificate
Pattaya Airways, a new cargo airline based in Thailand, is celebrating news that it has received its air…
Cebu Pacific to launch Chiang Mai flights; carrier eyes tertiary cities
Cebu Pacific announced that it will launch flights from Manila International Airport (MNL) to Chiang Mai International Airport…
Thailand’s vision for aviation resurgence includes private jet mid-sea airport
The Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has set out plans to revive Thailand’s aviation industry and put the…
Avia Solutions Group continues Asia expansion, establish BBN Airlines Thailand
Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance), operating a fleet of 197…
Thai aviation continues recovery as country expects nine new airlines by EOY
Nine new airlines have applied for Air Operator Certificates (AOC) in Thailand to commence commercial flight services this…