The Thai government has given Thai Airways the right to decide how it acquires aircraft. Previously the airline could only acquire aircraft under the direction of Thailand’s Transport Ministry, which had pushed for all new acquisitions to be purchases rather than leases. Thai Airways can now move forward with a plan to buy or lease up to 75 aircraft over a 12-year period.
THAI AIRWAYS GIVEN RIGHT TO DECIDE OWN AIRCRAFT ORDERS
The Thai government has given Thai Airways the right to decide how it acquires aircraft. Previously the airline could only acquire aircraft under the direction of Thailand’s Transport Ministry, which had pushed for all new acquisitions to be purchases rather than leases. Thai Airways can now move forward with a plan to buy or lease up to 75 aircraft over a 12-year period.