Airbus in Thailand
A proud foundation
Over 40 years of partnership and growth
Thailand is an important customer base for Airbus in the Asia-Pacific region across the company’s commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter product lines.
With a local presence that spans over 40 years, Airbus’ footprint in Thailand also extends to a Flight Operations Services Centre and a regional helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility.
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Airbus has been a key partner in Thailand for over 40 years, offering products across commercial aircraft, defence, space, and helicopter sectors.
The company supports major Thai carriers with aircraft like the A320 family, A350, and A380, while also providing helicopters for a variety of missions, including search and rescue and military operations.
Airbus is also involved in Thailand’s space programs, delivering Earth observation satellites like THEOS-1 and THEOS-2.
With local operations such as a Flight Operations Services Centre and helicopter MRO facility, Airbus strengthens its regional presence and industrial partnerships.
Commercial Aircraft in Thailand
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Thai Airways International (THAI) is among the longest standing customers of Airbus, with a relationship dating back to 1977. Today the carrier operates a fleet of Airbus aircraft that includes the A320 family at THAI Smile, the all-new long range A350 and the double-deck A380.
As elsewhere in the region, the A320 Family is the single aisle product line of choice for leisure and low cost airlines in Thailand and is flying today with Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia and Thai Vietjet on a wide range of domestic and regional services
Helicopters in Thailand
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The full line of Airbus helicopters is flying in Thailand today, ranging from the single engine H125 to the heavy lift H225. The aircraft are operated on a wide range of missions in the country on missions such as emergency medical services, search and rescue, VVIP transport, tourism, corporate flights and commercial charters. Major operators include the Royal Thai Police.
In military applications, The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is a key operator of the H225M, deploying the type for combat search and rescue missions. The RTAF also operates H135 light-twin helicopters for pilot training. Meanwhile, the Royal Thai Navy operates the H145M as transport helicopters.
Defence in Thailand
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Airbus’ military aircraft have also been in service for more than a decade with the Royal Thai Army, which flies the new-generation C295 light / medium tactical airlifter for parachuting training, cargo and troop transport missions, while the Thai police operate the CN235 medium-range twin-engined transport aircraft for passenger transport.
Space in Thailand
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Airbus has delivered two earth observation satellite systems to Thailand. The first, named THEOS-1, was launched in 2008 and is still in operation delivering high quality imagery.
In June 2018, Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) picked Airbus as its partner for its next-generation geo-information system THEOS-2. The wide-ranging agreement includes two Earth observation satellites, an integrated geo-information system, a ground segment, and a comprehensive local capacity building programme. THEOS-2 is planned for launch in 2023.
Industrial Partnerships
Airbus has a significant operational presence in Thailand, with key facilities including a representative office and a helicopter customer centre based in Bangkok. These facilities serve as vital hubs for Airbus’ operations in the region, particularly for the helicopter business, where they provide comprehensive support and services to customers in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.
The Bangkok helicopter customer centre plays a crucial role in ensuring the maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of Airbus helicopters in Southeast Asia. It is part of Airbus' broader strategy to strengthen its customer support network across the region, enhancing the accessibility and reliability of services for military, civil, and parapublic operators.
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