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…
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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…
Otter, rat run amok on VietJet flight after escaping from suitcase of animals
A VietJet flight from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) played out like…
Passenger demands pilot aborts takeoff after forgetting his bag in the terminal
A passenger demanded that the pilot of a flight departing from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) in Thailand abort…
Airports of Thailand to invest $1.08B to expand low-cost terminal at DMK Airport
Airports of Thailand Pcl (AOT), the state-owned company that operates six airports across Thailand, announced that it will…
Really Cool Airlines: latest Thai-based startup carrier by ex-Nok Air chief
There’s a new airline in town and it’s really cool. Really Cool Airlines is Thailand’s latest startup carrier,…
Emirates expands operations to Bangkok with additional daily A380 service
Emirates will see in the new year with a bang. Starting January 1, 2023, the airline will launch…
Thailand continues attempts to acquire world’s smallest F-35 fleet
Thailand continues discussing the possibility to acquire two Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, the country’s media…
Tony Fernandes resigns from Air Asia X as acting group CEO
Tony Fernandes has resigned from his senior leadership roles with AirAsia X with immediate effect, the airline announced…
Thai Airways sells five decommissioned Airbus A340s: report
Thai Airways has reportedly sold five of its decommissioned Airbus A340 aircraft to an undisclosed buyer, earning $9.6…
Russia’s Aeroflot plans to resume flights to Phuket and Seychelles: reports
Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot will resume direct passenger flights on two exotic routes between Moscow (SVO), Phuket (HKT),…
Thai AirAsia X files for business restructuring
Low-cost long haul carrier Thai AirAsia X has filed for business rehabilitation, becoming the latest Thai airline to…