THAI close to sale of used aircraft to US firm
Thai Airways International (THAI) expects to sign an agreement this month with a US logistics firm on the sale of eight used A340 aircraft worth between Bt4 billion to Bt4.5 billion, said President Sumeth Damrongchaitham.
The company is in the process of examining the contract before closing the sale deal of THAI aircraft to the private US company, he said adding that it also depends on the acceptance of the buyer. "We are studying details of the contract, especially in the area of pre-operational maintenance activities, " Sumeth said.
In regard to THAI's plan for the purchase of 38 new aircraft, Sumeth said it had submitted the proposal to the Transport Ministry, pending consideration as a policy matter, before seeking approval from the Cabinet.
"I would affirm that the purchase of new aircraft is quite necessary as it will raise our competitiveness. I believe the new administration will approve the plan," said Sumeth.
