Singapore, Thai Airways strengthens its long-haul fleet. Create sustainable growth and profits with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with GEnx engines and rights to purchase additional aircraft up to a total of 80 aircraft. Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, along with Boeing and GE Aerospace, jointly announced the procurement of 45 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with GEnx engines, as well as the right to procure additional aircraft up to a total of There will be 80 aircraft at the Singapore Air Show 2024, Republic of Singapore. The Company has reached the said agreement. Under conditions that provide flexibility in selecting different aircraft models in the Dreamliner family to meet different market needs. Including the option to modify some of the aircraft to the Boeing 777X, the newest wide-body aircraft that comes with a range. Passenger capacity and maximum performance This flexibility in procuring aircraft will result in the Company's Able to efficiently manage fleet, flight routes, and operating costs. To enhance competitiveness in the aviation industry Including the ability to adapt to meet future opportunities and challenges. Mr. Chai Iamsiri, Chief Executive Officer of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, revealed that 'The Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft is equipped with the GEnx engine, which has cutting-edge technology and reduces environmental impact. It will help Thai Airways reach its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. We still believe that this procurement of aircraft will bring the greatest benefits to Thai Airways' customers. and also helps drive the country's economy.' Mr. Brad McMullen, Boeing's senior vice president of sales and marketing, said: 'This strategic investment in Thai Airways' Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet Happened on the basis of long-standing cooperation between Thai Airways and Boeing. together with Thai Airways' determination to build a modern fleet efficiency, flexibility and agility through this important procurement of aircraft It will help enhance the potential to support and promote tourism. Including increasing opportunities for growth of Thai Airways.' The GEnx engine family has accumulated more than 50 million flight hours since its launch in 2011 and is a family of high-thrust engines. GE's most popular engine, this engine is in service. and there are approximately 3,000 spare engines in total, according to information from the manufacturer. Mr. Russell Stokes, Chief Executive Officer GE Aerospace Commercial Engines and Services Group said, 'GE Aerospace is proud that Thai Airways is one of the leading airlines that trusts in the efficiency and performance of GEnx engines, which have been Proven and accepted for a long time To be used to propel Thai Airways' new Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. and look forward to working together to bring such engines will continue to serve in the Thai Airways fleet.' Procurement of this aircraft It is an important milestone for Thai Airways. That shows the commitment to develop the fleet to grow sustainab ly. Create confidence for customers that they will receive the best experience from traveling with Thai Airways. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft will enter service in the fleet over a 10-year period, with deliveries starting in 2027 onwards. Thai Airways, as the national airline There is confidence that with the long-term business plan of the company It will help drive the business sector. The country's tourism sector and raise the level of Bangkok To be a full-scale regional aviation and tourism center. Source: Thai News Agency