Thai Airways’ sky high ambitions: Plans for 90 new jets unveiled

[webfact]

 

Thai Airways International PCL is gearing up for a jaw-dropping fleet expansion with a plan to soar with 90 new aircrafts.

In a game-changing move, Thai Airways International PCL is contemplating a colossal boost to its fleet, eyeing a procurement of up to 90 aircraft from aviation giants Airbus SE and Boeing Co.

 

Sources reveal that Thai Airways are mulling over snagging nearly 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and a diverse array of Airbus models. But here’s the plot twist – negotiations with Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc over engines might just be the make or break moment.

 

The expansion fever doesn’t stop there. Thai Airways has its sights set on up to 80 twin-aisle jets, ready to redefine air travel.

 

And, in a strategic move, they’re throwing in a dozen narrowbodies leased for Thai Smile, their regional subsidiary.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of investing.com

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-25

 

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[JoePai]

What could go wrong....... 

[still kicking]

1 minute ago, JoePai said:

What could go wrong....... 

But they could not organize a direct flight the Perth or Brissi

[fondue zoo]

 

Graft boners right now at 101%

[mfd101]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

But here’s the plot twist – negotiations with Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc over engines might just be the make or break moment.

Oh dear! Perhaps they could buy a Chinese submarine instead.

[billd766]

Have they paid off all their outstanding debt yet?

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

In a game-changing move, Thai Airways International PCL is contemplating a colossal boost to its fleet, eyeing a procurement of up to 90 aircraft from aviation giants Airbus SE and Boeing Co.

Buying or leasing?

[Sydebolle]

100 is a nicer figure to look at and good-luck-wise would be 99. 

What happens to the 50+ airframes permanently parked in BKK, UTP and upcountry aerodromes? More roadside restaurants and exhibition monsters? 

[PETERTHEEATER]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Buying or leasing?

My money is on wet leasing.

[connda]

3 hours ago, JoePai said:

What could go wrong....... 

Bankruptcy?

[bdenner]

Well if that isn't typical of the Thai mentality. Could be creative accounting but bragging about a big turn around/profits so they may have a few baht ( I doubt it ???) === "Lets spend it"

[Cake Monster]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Buying or leasing?

Most Aircraft Globally are Leased from a few specialist Leasing Companies

Thai will neither have a priority over delivery of those Aircraft, or have favorable rates of Leasing on terms of Money

 

[Huckenfell]

Big question is, will they be affordable.

[new2here]

I all honesty, this isn’t the world worst idea.

 

If you look at TG (and for now, I’ll include Smile (WE) as it’s going to be rolled into parent mainline TG) while their mainline A320’s are are quite new- the fleet coming over from Smile appear to be all around the 10+/- age range.. not at end of life, but not exactly new either and as we know, there are more efficient models in todays market - not to mention lower MX costs as well.

 

Ad for TGs mainline long haul goes .. that’s where I really think the idea takes hold.  Their 772s are approaching 18 yrs.. and about half of their 773s are now pushing 10yrs 

So, I can see a solid logic for wanting to do fleet modernization now and replace their long-haul 772/773s and a bulk of their short-haul/domestic fleet A320s… I could ALSO see TG looking to find an aircraft that is more of a MoM (Middle of Market) that can be deployed on routes to cities in AU/NZ/CN/IN and such, that perhaps don’t need fleet type with extensive range (like a 778/9 or A359) but yet also don’t give up massively on the payload either.. 

[Wiggy]

I’d be surprised if any lessors would be interested in doing a deal until TG are officially out of their financial rehabilitation negotiations. Plus, four of their A380s (plus other types I’m sure) are leased, and haven’t been returned.