TG management reorgansation
Nov 29, 2016, 7:33 pm
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note here for better detail knowledge:
all 777-2D7 and 777-2D7ER were delivered with their angled lie flat in J.
no refurbishment and no extra money was spent here.
all 747-4D7 that were 7442 before (and then became 74N) were not authorized by Boeing for the EADS Sogerma Solstys seats (which are used on the 777-300ERs, 380-800) but only for the EADS Sogerma Evolys seats, which are those angled lie flat. why however the seat supplier was limited to Sogerma, I dunno.
true that the 777-3D7 HS-TKA~TKF were refurbished, but those were refurbished before fully lie flat seats were common standard in J class and before the Solstys seats were marketed.
I still prefer those angled lie flat seats over the old 777-3D7 configuration that was 2-4-2 in business class with cradle seats of terrible comfort (worse than those on the AB6).
therefore, the angled lie flat in J class on the aircraft of TG have nothing to do with pushing CEOs in or out.
from my personal perspective, new refurbishing plans of the 777-200/ERs would not make sense as most of them phase out, as well as the HS-TKA~F should leave soon as of age, same to all 747fleet. additionally, TG makes most of its revenue on ticket sales from economy passengers, vs. premium travellers are neither their strength, nor their key focus.
Nov 30, 2016, 6:44 am
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note here for better detail knowledge:
all 777-2D7 and 777-2D7ER were delivered with their angled lie flat in J.
no refurbishment and no extra money was spent here.
all 747-4D7 that were 7442 before (and then became 74N) were not authorized by Boeing for the EADS Sogerma Solstys seats (which are used on the 777-300ERs, 380-800) but only for the EADS Sogerma Evolys seats, which are those angled lie flat. why however the seat supplier was limited to Sogerma, I dunno.
true that the 777-3D7 HS-TKA~TKF were refurbished, but those were refurbished before fully lie flat seats were common standard in J class and before the Solstys seats were marketed.
I still prefer those angled lie flat seats over the old 777-3D7 configuration that was 2-4-2 in business class with cradle seats of terrible comfort (worse than those on the AB6).
therefore, the angled lie flat in J class on the aircraft of TG have nothing to do with pushing CEOs in or out.
from my personal perspective, new refurbishing plans of the 777-200/ERs would not make sense as most of them phase out, as well as the HS-TKA~F should leave soon as of age, same to all 747fleet. additionally, TG makes most of its revenue on ticket sales from economy passengers, vs. premium travellers are neither their strength, nor their key focus.
all 777-2D7 and 777-2D7ER were delivered with their angled lie flat in J.
no refurbishment and no extra money was spent here.
all 747-4D7 that were 7442 before (and then became 74N) were not authorized by Boeing for the EADS Sogerma Solstys seats (which are used on the 777-300ERs, 380-800) but only for the EADS Sogerma Evolys seats, which are those angled lie flat. why however the seat supplier was limited to Sogerma, I dunno.
true that the 777-3D7 HS-TKA~TKF were refurbished, but those were refurbished before fully lie flat seats were common standard in J class and before the Solstys seats were marketed.
I still prefer those angled lie flat seats over the old 777-3D7 configuration that was 2-4-2 in business class with cradle seats of terrible comfort (worse than those on the AB6).
therefore, the angled lie flat in J class on the aircraft of TG have nothing to do with pushing CEOs in or out.
from my personal perspective, new refurbishing plans of the 777-200/ERs would not make sense as most of them phase out, as well as the HS-TKA~F should leave soon as of age, same to all 747fleet. additionally, TG makes most of its revenue on ticket sales from economy passengers, vs. premium travellers are neither their strength, nor their key focus.
HS-TJA, the first 777-200, is approaching 20 year old. <-- These will not be upgraded
HS-TJR, the first 777-200ER, is approaching 10 year old. <-- still plenty of service life
Nov 30, 2016, 6:48 am
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The 777-200ER's upgrade project has been approved. For 772/773/744, they would not be upgraded as they will be phased out soon.
Nov 30, 2016, 6:55 am
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According to the news article (in Thai): http://www.prachachat.net/news_detai...sid=1479271675
THAI will
- upgrade 6 Boeing 777-200ER with new flat beds, new entertainment system, and Wi-Fi in 2017
- upgrade 6 Boeing 787-8 with Wi-Fi in 2017
- replace seats on 3 Airbus A330-300 (Koito seat, I guess)
- receive 2 Boeing 787-9 in 2017
- receive 5 Airbus A350-900XWB in 2017
- receive 5 Airbus A350-900XWB in 2018
THAI will
- upgrade 6 Boeing 777-200ER with new flat beds, new entertainment system, and Wi-Fi in 2017
- upgrade 6 Boeing 787-8 with Wi-Fi in 2017
- replace seats on 3 Airbus A330-300 (Koito seat, I guess)
- receive 2 Boeing 787-9 in 2017
- receive 5 Airbus A350-900XWB in 2017
- receive 5 Airbus A350-900XWB in 2018
Dec 28, 2016, 4:09 am
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http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news...s/etc/30299403 (8.Nov):
Thai Airways International is extending the period for recruiting a new president until December 2. The selected person will replace current THAI president Charamporn Jotikasthira, whose term ends in February. He has served as president of the national carrier since December 2014. Based on his contract, his term ends when he turns 60 next year.
Somchai Sujjapongse, chairman of the presidential selection committee, said the airline earlier invited interested persons to apply for the top post at the national carrier from September 19 to October 31.“For the sake of Thai Airways International, the company has extended the submission period for the new president until December 2, 2016,” Somchai said in a written announcement last Thursday. The committee will examine the qualifications of all applicants and shortlist qualified persons for further processing. The procedure is expected to be complete by early next year.
Thai Airways International is extending the period for recruiting a new president until December 2. The selected person will replace current THAI president Charamporn Jotikasthira, whose term ends in February. He has served as president of the national carrier since December 2014. Based on his contract, his term ends when he turns 60 next year.
Somchai Sujjapongse, chairman of the presidential selection committee, said the airline earlier invited interested persons to apply for the top post at the national carrier from September 19 to October 31.“For the sake of Thai Airways International, the company has extended the submission period for the new president until December 2, 2016,” Somchai said in a written announcement last Thursday. The committee will examine the qualifications of all applicants and shortlist qualified persons for further processing. The procedure is expected to be complete by early next year.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/...being-derailed
Selection of new Thai Airways president risks being derailed... 24 Dec 2016
Feb 8, 2017, 4:48 am
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THAI appoints acting president
(published by BKK Post today, 8/02/2017):
The Thai Airways International Plc board yesterday appointed USANEE SANGSINGKEO, its executive vice-president, aviation business unit, as acting president. The appointment will be effective on Friday.
Following the end of Charamporn Jotikasthira's term as president, the company's recruitment process has been launched as it mulls over a total of nine candidates interested in the post.
As the company undergoes its financial rehabilitation plan, THAI's board of directors deemed it necessary to appoint an acting president during the ongoing selection process, the company said.
(published by BKK Post today, 8/02/2017):
The Thai Airways International Plc board yesterday appointed USANEE SANGSINGKEO, its executive vice-president, aviation business unit, as acting president. The appointment will be effective on Friday.
Following the end of Charamporn Jotikasthira's term as president, the company's recruitment process has been launched as it mulls over a total of nine candidates interested in the post.
As the company undergoes its financial rehabilitation plan, THAI's board of directors deemed it necessary to appoint an acting president during the ongoing selection process, the company said.
Apr 21, 2017, 1:57 am
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interesting:
as per this BKK Post article today, TG management seems they want to take a closer look on Nok Air which so far had been operating absolutely independent...:
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/...anagement-plan
as per this BKK Post article today, TG management seems they want to take a closer look on Nok Air which so far had been operating absolutely independent...:
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/...anagement-plan
Jun 2, 2017, 4:21 am
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THAI makes progress in leadership search
(recent OA mag excerpt)
Thai Airways International’s (THAI’s) acting president and executive vice president of its business aviation unit, Khun Usanee Sangsingkeo, will not be confirmed as permanent president at the flag carrier, that much is certain.
Khun Usanee is not doing a bad job at the airline. Rather, aged 59, she will be hitting Thailand’s official retirement age next year, which bars her from continuing to steer THAI through its challenging operational landscape as well as complicated internal issues.
There has long been talk of lifting the cap on the official retirement age of civil servants in Thailand, from 60 to 65, or to 70, but until now the Department of Labour has not signed off on changes to the status quo.
Khun Usanee was appointed acting president of THAI in February. Her previous job was chief of the airline’s business aviation unit. She also has been managing director of THAI’s ground services department and a director of the in-flight equipment planning and controlling department, the Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Co. Ltd., Wingspan Services Co. Ltd and Phuket Air Catering Co. Ltd.
The search for a new president capable of completing the state-controlled carrier’s transformation is underway. Orient Aviation understands that four candidates, internal and external, have passed a first round of consideration. An official announcement will be made later this year.
THAI continues to experience financial duress, but it restructuring measures are finally having some effect with the 57-year-old carrier forecasting a return to the black in 2018.
On May 21, the carrier’s board made a landmark decision when it decided not to acquire additional shares in Nok Air, a low-cost subsidiary led by CEO, Patee Sarasin. THAI owns 39.2% of the LCC. The THAI board decided “it was not the right time” for the cash strapped carrier to increase its investment in Nok Air, even if this meant its shareholding in the budget airline may be diluted.
Nok has reported several consecutive quarters of losses. For the full 2016 year, the LCC lost $95.7 million. In April, THAI said it was to run THAI, Thai Smile and Nok Air with a joint management and a single board of directors. Under the cooperation framework, THAI would be the major international carrier; THAI Smile the domestic and Indo-China network carrier and Nok Air the budget partner.
THAI’s executive vice-president for corporate strategy and sustainable development, Flt. Lt. Montree Jumrieng, said co-operation between the carriers would include routes, marketing, ground services, allocation of parking bays and maintenance services. “In the future, the three airlines will form an aviation network,” said Flt. Lt. Montree, who added the carriers would feed transit traffic onto each other’s airlines.
(recent OA mag excerpt)
Thai Airways International’s (THAI’s) acting president and executive vice president of its business aviation unit, Khun Usanee Sangsingkeo, will not be confirmed as permanent president at the flag carrier, that much is certain.
Khun Usanee is not doing a bad job at the airline. Rather, aged 59, she will be hitting Thailand’s official retirement age next year, which bars her from continuing to steer THAI through its challenging operational landscape as well as complicated internal issues.
There has long been talk of lifting the cap on the official retirement age of civil servants in Thailand, from 60 to 65, or to 70, but until now the Department of Labour has not signed off on changes to the status quo.
Khun Usanee was appointed acting president of THAI in February. Her previous job was chief of the airline’s business aviation unit. She also has been managing director of THAI’s ground services department and a director of the in-flight equipment planning and controlling department, the Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Co. Ltd., Wingspan Services Co. Ltd and Phuket Air Catering Co. Ltd.
The search for a new president capable of completing the state-controlled carrier’s transformation is underway. Orient Aviation understands that four candidates, internal and external, have passed a first round of consideration. An official announcement will be made later this year.
THAI continues to experience financial duress, but it restructuring measures are finally having some effect with the 57-year-old carrier forecasting a return to the black in 2018.
On May 21, the carrier’s board made a landmark decision when it decided not to acquire additional shares in Nok Air, a low-cost subsidiary led by CEO, Patee Sarasin. THAI owns 39.2% of the LCC. The THAI board decided “it was not the right time” for the cash strapped carrier to increase its investment in Nok Air, even if this meant its shareholding in the budget airline may be diluted.
Nok has reported several consecutive quarters of losses. For the full 2016 year, the LCC lost $95.7 million. In April, THAI said it was to run THAI, Thai Smile and Nok Air with a joint management and a single board of directors. Under the cooperation framework, THAI would be the major international carrier; THAI Smile the domestic and Indo-China network carrier and Nok Air the budget partner.
THAI’s executive vice-president for corporate strategy and sustainable development, Flt. Lt. Montree Jumrieng, said co-operation between the carriers would include routes, marketing, ground services, allocation of parking bays and maintenance services. “In the future, the three airlines will form an aviation network,” said Flt. Lt. Montree, who added the carriers would feed transit traffic onto each other’s airlines.
Jun 4, 2017, 1:10 am
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Jun 4, 2017, 6:11 am
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With the 787 and A350 with the A350 having the range advantage when are they going to launch non-stop BKK-SFO/BKK-LAX!? UA just launched SIN-LAX on the 787-9 though they block 2 rows of seats in the winter west-bound for payload reasons...
Jun 4, 2017, 6:28 am
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they have announced this already but without Details yet
Jun 15, 2017, 10:19 pm
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According to the Nation THAI planning to add a bunch of new a/c...including 10 747-400s???
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news...orate/30318188
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news...orate/30318188
Jun 15, 2017, 10:57 pm
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According to the Nation THAI planning to add a bunch of new a/c...including 10 747-400s???
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news...orate/30318188
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news...orate/30318188
new president, new plans! She is president only for a short time, so I would not be too sure that those plans will be really implemented...