Fleet expansion efforts are underway to support future operations while maintaining flexibility amid global trade uncertainties.
Thai Airways International has confirmed the purchase of 45 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft under its business rehabilitation plan. The move aligns with its strategy to modernize the fleet and expand capacity. Future orders beyond the 45 aircraft will depend on business needs and return on investment, as the airline aims to make commercially sound decisions.
The aircraft procurement plan has also entered the scope of upcoming Thai–U.S. bilateral discussions, where the purchase is viewed as contributing to increased U.S. exports. However, the airline’s executives stated that it is still too early to assess the full impact of the current U.S.–China trade tensions, which have led China to suspend purchases of aircraft and related equipment from Boeing.
Thai Airways affirmed that if any fallout occurs from the ongoing trade war, it will likely affect the global aviation industry as a whole rather than only Thailand. The airline emphasized that it continues to monitor passenger volume across all key routes—Europe, Japan, Australia, India, and South Asia. So far, no significant drop in international travel has been observed.
Despite concerns over trade-driven disruptions to global tourism, Thai Airways remains confident. Its revised business strategy now focuses on diversified revenue sources instead of relying on a specific region. The airline also has contingency plans in place at all levels to mitigate potential impacts.
Source: NNT
THAI Announces Acquisition of 45 Boeing Aircraft
