AOT Presses Ahead with 210bn Baht Suvarnabhumi Expansion
Airports of Thailand (AOT) is moving ahead with a major expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport valued at more than 210 billion baht, including a new South Terminal and a separate East…
Passenger Numbers at AOT Airports to Hit 135 Million as Fee Hike Looms
Airports of Thailand (AOT) expects passenger traffic to grow by 3–6% in 2026, reaching between 130 and 135 million travelers, driven by continued expansion in charter flights and a strategy…
New Rules Aimed at Improving Air Safety in Thailand
Indian airline IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights last month after failing to meet new pilot rest regulations on time, prompting concern among Thai aviation stakeholders about readiness for similar rules.…
AirAsia Apologises After Miscommunication Delays Flight
Air Asia has responded to public criticism surrounding flight FD3116 from Don Mueang to Hat Yai after 23 passengers were mistakenly left on an airport shuttle bus. The airline acknowledged…
FedEx to Continue Operating MD-11 Aircraft
Photo Credit: Angel DiBillio FedEx has confirmed it will not permanently retire its MD-11 fleet following a fatal accident and the subsequent grounding of the aircraft type. Instead, the cargo…
Singapore Airlines Eyes Launch of Flights to Chiang Mai
Singapore Airlines is preparing to launch a new service to Chiang Mai as it moves forward with plans to expand its network in Thailand. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand…
THAI Begins Strategic Restructuring Process
The board of Thai Airways International (THAI) Plc has established four key subcommittees and is preparing to convene next month to develop the airline’s future business strategy. Board Chairman and…
Court Ruling on Pilot Training Fees Sets Legal Precedent
Photo Credit: NOK Air More than a dozen student pilots have won a lawsuit against Nok Air over additional training fees imposed outside the terms of their co-pilot employment contracts,…
Finnair to Launch Daily Melbourne–Helsinki Flights via Bangkok in October 2026
Finnair announced its first scheduled passenger service to Australia, launching daily flights between Helsinki and Melbourne via Bangkok starting in late October 2026. Operated by Airbus A350 aircraft, this route…
Asian Aviation Expected to Rapidly Grow in 2026
The region’s aviation industry is set to continue expanding in 2026, fueled by strong demand and calls for eased regulations, says the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). Airbus forecasts…