Thai Airways to lease 20 aircraft from AerCap

Thai Airways has entered into three lease agreements with AerCap as part of the national carrier’s short-term fleet development strategy. Seven widebody aircraft included in the deal comprise four A350-900s and three 787-9s. Two of the A350s have already been delivered with the remaining two units scheduled for delivery in the first and second quarter of 2024, respectively. Dreamliner deliveries will commence in the second quarter of 2024 through to the fourth quarter of 2025. Another lease agreement has also been reached for ten A321neo aircraft, expected to arrive from the third quarter of 2025 through to the second quarter