Thai Airways International

Thai Airways is considering the spin-off of its maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) units into a separate subsidiary.

Many carriers have boosted Australian capacity and see strong prospects for further growth.

The strong recovery of Thailand’s tourist numbers has provided a welcome boost for the country’s airlines, although the China market is still lagging.

Thai Airways reported a reduced net profit in the second quarter (Q2), as the carrier targets the completion of its capital restructuring process.

Thai Airways is working to increase its market share at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and add interim aircraft capacity.

Thai Airways is building a new CFM Leap 1A engine shop at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport to service the airline’s incoming Airbus A321neo fleet.

Thai Airways is looking to induct additional narrowbodies into its fleet as it aims to create a more “proportionate” fleet composition.

Airbus has secured contracts to retrofit the cabins for Thai Airways Airbus A320s and China Airlines A350-900s.

A series of external factors and one-time losses put Thai Airways’ Q1 profits under pressure, during a period historically associated with strong travel demand.

Buoyed by double-digit first-quarter revenues and a busy commercial and defense orderbook, GE Aerospace reported an operating profit of $1.5 billion.

The carrier expects to confirm deals by the third quarter as order activity in Asia heats up.

Since its large order for 45 Boeing 787s, the carrier has revealed smaller but significant leasing deals to bolster its widebody fleet.

Services was a key revenue driver for the British engine manufacturer last year.

Thai Airways may split its new order for Boeing 787s between the -9 and -10 variants, the airline’s CEO Chai Eamsiri tells Aviation Week.

The minister said that the issue is caused by the shortage of qualified staff and equipment.

The Thai order—for which the flag-carrier says deliveries will begin in 2027—has been listed by Boeing as an undisclosed customer since December.

How MRO providers are looking to find the right operational balance to deliver in the face of capacity challenges.

The region’s international recovery is now at 85%, with domestic over 100%.

Airlines including Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific are planning to place major orders.

Thai Airways is expected to soon announce details of major widebody aircraft orders it has negotiated.

Thai Airways has conducted its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demonstration flight with SAF uplifted from a domestic airport.

Thai Airways reportedly is close to finalizing a deal with Boeing for 80 787-family aircraft as part of the flag carrier’s fleet renewal program.

Thai Airways is now focusing on adding capacity to India while awaiting the delivery of new aircraft.

Two Airbus A320s were transferred from Thai Smile into the Thai Airways fleet in early October, with a further eight to follow by the end of the year.

Freight specialist DHL is expanding its fleet with the acquisition of five Airbus A330-200 converted freighters.