Thai Airways International

Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement of Three New Boeing 787 Aircraft with Thai Airways International

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease agreements for three new Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Thai Airways International.

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  • Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease agreements for three new Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Thai Airways International.
  • “We are pleased to announce this transaction for three new Boeing 787-9 aircraft with new customer, Thai Airways International,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation.
  • “We are delighted to commence this new partnership with ALC, with the addition of three Boeing 787-9s to Thai Airways’ fleet.
  • Thai Airways International is thrilled to further strengthen our relationship with such an industry-leading partner,” said Chai Eamsiri, CEO of Thai Airways International.

CDB Aviation Leases Two A330-300s to Thai Airways

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (“CDB Leasing”), announced today the signing of a lease agreement for two used widebody aircraft, Airbus A330-300s, with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (“Thai Airways”), the national airline of Thailand.

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  • CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (“CDB Leasing”), announced today the signing of a lease agreement for two used widebody aircraft, Airbus A330-300s, with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (“Thai Airways”), the national airline of Thailand.
  • “We are delighted to be welcoming Thai Airways to our growing Asian Pacific customer base,” stated Jie Chen, CDB Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • “We’re continuing to see the heightened demand from airlines amidst a tight supply of new and used aircraft, driven primarily by the need to meet growing passenger volumes.
  • Our commercial team remains focused on comprehending and fulfilling the diverse needs of our customers, assisting them in addressing both immediate and longer-term fleet challenges that necessitate resolution,” concluded Chen.

utu Unveils New and Improved utu Miles Membership Program: Redefining Tax-Free Shopping with Up To 40% VAT Refund Boost

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

SINGAPORE, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel-tech innovator utu continues to revolutionise tax-free shopping with the launch of the enhanced utu Membership Program.

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  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel-tech innovator utu continues to revolutionise tax-free shopping with the launch of the enhanced utu Membership Program.
  • Since its operation in 2016, utu has transformed how travellers worldwide experience VAT refunds and now operates in more than 50 countries.
  • utu unlocks a world of possibilities by enabling travellers to boost their VAT refunds by up to 40% using the utu Tax Free Card.
  • But the highlight of the new utu Membership Program lies in its restructured membership tiers.

Tourists from Four Asian Countries and Regions Can Now Pay in Thailand with Mobile Wallets

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Enabled through Alipay+, the latest development and the addition of three more mobile wallets will expand the seamless digital travel experience for more Asian tourists visiting Thailand, in the midst of a rapid rebound in the local tourism industry.

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  • Enabled through Alipay+, the latest development and the addition of three more mobile wallets will expand the seamless digital travel experience for more Asian tourists visiting Thailand, in the midst of a rapid rebound in the local tourism industry.
  • Ant Group also unveiled new collaborations with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (“TAT”), to promote the Amazing Thailand campaign and to stimulate travel in Thailand.
  • Users of all four mobile wallets can now seamlessly pay for purchases of flight tickets using their wallets, and enjoy competitive foreign exchange rates.
  • In addition to Thailand, Alipay+ is also widely accepted in destinations including the Chinese mainland, Macao SAR, Singapore, Japan, South Korea among others.

Thai developer MQDC's 'The Aspen Tree' residential project moves to capture surging demand from over-50s for developments designed around their own generational needs

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Monday, May 8, 2023

BANGKOK, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MQDC (Magnolia Quality Development Corporation), one of Thailand's leading property developers, is targeting new home demand among the world's growing population of over-50s who are looking for residential developments that cater to their special generational needs. 

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  • The Forestias is one of Thailand's largest private sector property development projects and is already the location of Six Senses Residences luxury villas.
  • The Aspen Tree also has an onsite Health & Brain Center where more specialised medical services are provided for residents, if needed.
  • According to Ms. Park, the comprehensive nature of the residential offerings are also about reducing uncertainty in people's lives.
  • The Forestias is a new global prototype for a town development that has every aspect purposefully designed for healthier living.

Thai developer MQDC's 'The Aspen Tree' residential project moves to capture surging demand from over-50s for developments designed around their own generational needs

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Monday, May 8, 2023

BANGKOK, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MQDC (Magnolia Quality Development Corporation), one of Thailand's leading property developers, is targeting new home demand among the world's growing population of over-50s who are looking for residential developments that cater to their special generational needs. 

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  • The Aspen Tree also has an onsite Health & Brain Center where more specialised medical services are provided for residents, if needed.
  • According to Ms. Park, the comprehensive nature of the residential offerings are also about reducing uncertainty in people's lives.
  • "The Aspen Tree's lifetime care concept removes some of the biggest concerns for people aged over 50.
  • The Forestias is a new global prototype for a town development that has every aspect purposefully designed for healthier living.

Thailand's flag carrier Thai Airways expands distribution agreement with Sabre as it focuses on recovery opportunities

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Monday, April 17, 2023

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a renewed distribution agreement with Thai Airways. The flag carrier will also be using Sabre's robust data combined with its consultancy services to help it accelerate recovery.

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  • SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a renewed distribution agreement with Thai Airways.
  • The flag carrier will also be using Sabre's robust data combined with its consultancy services to help it accelerate recovery.
  • Meanwhile, Thai Airways will also be taking advantage of Sabre's extensive global booking data to help it identify recovery and growth opportunities.
  • Sabre will be providing consulting services to help identify areas of potential opportunity for Thai Airways to increase efficiencies and enhance future revenue."

Asia-Pacific Car Rental Market Report 2023: Featuring Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, Sixt, Europcar Mobility Group, Renault Eurodrive & More - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 6, 2023

As a result of these benefits, the car rental market has the potential to grow at an exponential rate.

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  • As a result of these benefits, the car rental market has the potential to grow at an exponential rate.
  • Car rental businesses in emerging markets share characteristics such as unregulated, transactional, low margins, and operational efficiency.
  • Zoomcar, Carzonrent, Myles, and Ola Rentals are among the online car rental companies that have gained significant traction in this space.
  • The Asia-Pacific car rental market is divided into five countries, which are China, Japan, India, Australia, and South Korea.

GC Announces 2023 Business Plan, Striving for Sustainability "Better for You, Better for Our World"

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Friday, March 3, 2023

GC is firmly committed to doing good for all and will be doing it better this year to help sustain the earth.

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  • GC is firmly committed to doing good for all and will be doing it better this year to help sustain the earth.
  • 2023 project progress are as follows:
    Olefins 2 Modification Project that will enable the Olefins 2 Unit to additionally utilize propane as feedstock.
  • S&P Global Sustainability Award 2022, Gold Class in the Chemical Business, the highest level in S&P Global's global sustainability assessment.
  • With operations that prioritize sustainability through a balance of economy, society and environment – the cornerstone of sustainability – to help drive the organization toward its goals.