Suvarnabhumi Archive for October, 2006
Passenger traffic to Thailand international airports rose
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006Total aircraft movements through the airports operated by Airports of Thailand (AOT). Bangkok (Don Muang), Phuket, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai and Chiang Rai grew 6.83% year-on-year in the January-September period to 260,602.
Passenger traffic through Thailand’s five international airports rose 13.15% in the first nine months of this year to 38.52 million, indicating a return of normal growth in air traffic in all but one location.
Suvarnabhumi Airport - to become regional hub
Monday, October 30th, 2006Suvarnabhumi Airport, able to move six million tonnes of freight per year, which began full commercial operations September 28–is on its way to becoming Southeast Asia’s regional cargo hub.
Supachai Kaewsiri, director of the Information Technology Division of Thai Airport Ground Services (TAGS), said that his firm has invested Bt 700 million in establishing its Airport Cargo Community System (ACCS) connected with the cargo network of the newly opened airport in Bangkok.
Former Bangkok Airport may use as air maintenance center
Thursday, October 26th, 2006Thailand’s former Bangkok International Airport at Don Muang is being proposed to serve as the aircraft maintenance centre now that commercial flights moved to Suvarnabhumi Airport last month, National Economic and Social Advisory Council (NESAC) said Thursday.
Okas Tepalagul, chairman of the Communication and Energy Infrastructure Working Group, said he met representatives of Airports of Thailand (AOT), Thai Airways International (THAI), the Department of Civil Aviation and the Royal Thai Air Force to disscuss on how to use the, retired airport, Don Muang facility.
Related Topics
- Air passenger through Thailand's six major airports grew robustly in 2006
- Surging traffic puts former Bangkok Airport ahead of Hong Kong and Changi
- Thai AirAsia switch to Suvarnabhumi early
- One-Two-Go Airlines shifting flights from Don Muang to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- 1 Year of the Bangkok's new international airport Suvarnabhumi near capacity
- Don Muang airport may return as Bangkok second airport
- Governmenrt plans Suvarnabhumi Airport expansion
- Airports of Thailand offering big discounts on aircraft landing fees to airlines
- Thai Airways to add 20 flights for Songkran Water Festival
- Three airlines set to move back to old Bangkok Airport - Don Muang
- IATA warned AOT on shifting some flights back to old Bankok Airport
- Airports of Thailand to study Don Muang as a 2nd Bangkok international airport
- Some air traffic must return to Don Muang
- Airport of Thailand to push airlines back to Don Muang airport
- European arrivals via Suvarnabhumi Airport rose year-on-year to 2.1 million
- Star Alliance backs THAI stand on airport, 'two sites too costly'
- Thai Airways to spend Bt10 million to move domestic operations to Don Muang
- Two-airport plan risk government's credibility
- Travelers Assistance Center opens for New Year weekend holiday
- Samui airport to become second international flight hub
- Nok Air will move all flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Muang Bangkok Airport on March 24
- Transport Ministry says no return back to Don Muang
- Important telephone numbers concerning One-Two-Go airline's crash at Phuket International Airport
- Thai Airways president opposes Don Muang as international airport
- Thai Airways loses customers after moving back to Don Muang airport
- Thailand to be aircraft maintenance centre of Asia
- Royal celebrations lift visitor arrivals to Thailand in 2006
- Million-dollar toilets to be added at Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport
- Thai Airways satisfied with Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Don Muang returns as Bangkok international airport
- Airlines passenger jet flight OG269 crashed upon landing at Phuket airport
- CNN - New era for air travel
- Air India to take off from Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Re-using of Don Muang International Airport
- Charter Flight
- Thai Airways
- Look back to the old Don Muang Airport (Article)
- Air India
- Burmese carrier launches flights to new Bangkok Airport
- KLM Thailand (Royal Dutch Airlines)
- Suvarnabhumi to build a low-cost passenger terminal costing 1.2 billion Baht
- First flights to Suvarnabhumi Airport Thailand
- Cabinet approves re-opening of Don Muang Airport
- Suvarnabhumi Airport - Thailand's New International Airport
- Bangkok Airways first flight success
- Air traffic up during Songkran Celebration
- THAI Air to Migrate to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Massive airport move may cause traffic jam
- Moving to Suvarnabhumi
- Suvarnabhumi Airport to be opened on schedule
- Phuket Airport to resume operation at 5 pm today
- Land price rises near Suvarnabhumi
- Airports of Thailand seeking a new President
- Suvarnabhumi Airport's Integrated Air Traffic Control System
- Ten candidates apply for chief executive of Airports of Thailand
- Budget airlines move back to Don Muang rejected
- Expected more foreign arrivals at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Bangkok's former Don Muang International Airport officially reopened for domestic flights
- Non-aviation services could make more revenue for AoT
- Air traffic system in Suvarnabhumi Airport in place
- Nok Air starts early at new airport but opts out on big day
- Flight times to Europe should be shortened by up to an hour
- Train connecting new international airport with central Bangkok to open next year
- Former Bangkok Airport may use as air maintenance center
- Asian airport investment vital for regional growth: analysts
- Thailand Airport Codes
- Thai Airways requests passengers check in 3 hours in advance
- Suvarnabhumi Airport ready to be a gateway to Asia
- Budget airlines submit flight plans Aug 17, 2006
- King Power files 68 Billion Baht suit against Airports of Thailand
- Bangkok Airways starts at Suvarnabhumi Airport on September 21, 2006
- Thai Airways, Nok Air and Orient Thai set to shift domestic flights back to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Thai Airways to compensate Suvarnabhumi for plane's runway damage
- Jetstar to Land at Suvarnabhumi Airport Friday, September 15, 2006
- Thai Airways, Nok Air, One-Two-Go and Orient Thai, will resume services at Don Muang on March 25, 2007
- Don Mueang Airport reopened costs Airports of Thailand loss 70 Million Baht a month
- Bangkok Airways says fare hike to Koh Samui was unavoidable
- Free-Trade Zone suggested for Suvarnabhumi Airport
- AOT Crisis Centre set up as Suvarnabhumi countdown begins
- Air Purification System
- About Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Transport minister calls for higher security at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Don Muang To Become Maintenance Hub
- Civil Aviation Training Centre to supplying airport employee training
- Future opportunities for Suvarnabhumi
- Bangkok Airways early move to Suvarnabhumi, September 21, 2006
- Re-opened Don Muang may operate at loss in the beginning
- Energy-cutting measures at Suvarnabhumi help airlines save
- Thai Airways to keep international flights at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Farewells at Don Muang International Airport
- Airlines's Passengers Attention!
- Airport of Thailand estimates B120 billion for noise compensation
- Restrictions will be enforced on liquids, aerosols and gels in hand-carried luggage on all commercial flights
- Air Charter Service
- New Bangkok Airport contracts to be re-examined by Gen Saprang
- Airports of Thailand to reserve seats and toilets in Suvarnabhumi Airport for monks
- New Airport fees for Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Runways cracks not resulting from the construction - Airport of Thailand will meet the cost
- Passengers on first commercial flights satisfied with Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Fingerprint identification equipment to be installed at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- New board of Airports of Thailand to cover up loss during military government took control
- No Ceremonies for Don Muang close
- Suvarnabhumi ranks 4th best airport in online travel magazine poll
- Suvarnabhumi will run smoothly as Don Muang within two months
- Aircraft Maintenance Software
- Suvarnabhumi stands 6th in the 10 Most On-Time airports - ForbesTraveler
- New Bangkok Airport up and running
- Thai Air starting first flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport today
- Airport Special Campaign: Thai Culture & Lucky Passenger
- Suvarnabhumi airport security tightened during festive season
- Noise pollution around new Bangkok Airport will be concluded
- Councillor to help residents near Suvarnabhumi with more appropriate land prices
- Don Mueang Airport will turn to logistics hub
- Aircraft Sales
- Aircraft Brokers
- Thai Airways informs the opening of Suvarnabhumi airport to Korean citizens
- Passengers will be welcomed with fresh Thai fruits at Suvarnabhumi airport
- Suvarnabhumi Airport's Immigration officers undergoing 'personality training'
- Fewer Suvarnabhumi glitches on 2nd day of operations
- Survivors list of One-Two-Go flight & full list of passengers on board
- No housing zone grows to 10km around Suvarnabhumi Airport
- AOT helps communities affected by noise pollution
- Customs inspections speedy service at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Suvarnabhumi expansion dates to be pushed forward
- Residents around Suvarnabhumi airport accept deal on noise problem
- Aircraft Avionics
- Le Meridien announced to manage brand new Suvarnabhumi Golf Resort & Spa, Thailand
- Aircraft Charters
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Thailand's visa-free entry rules tighten
- Aircraft Mechanic Schools
- Engineer: Repairs some areas should take only 2-4 weeks
- Airport Fees
- THAI Air downgrades security vigilance for domestic & international flights
- Samitivej Srinakarin to open first private medical centre at Suvarnabhumi
- IATA - Airlines on course to fly in to the black next year
- Aircraft Appraisal
- Minor problem on first day at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Airport of Thailand to promote Suvanabhumi as Smile Airport
- Suvarnabhumi airport railway construction deadline to be decided this week
- Airport & Aircraft Useful Knowledges
- Sept 7, Check-in system at Suvarnabhumi Airport Testing
- Flood dyke sinking, in need of repair
- Tours of new Suvarnabhumi Airport terminals end Aug 15, 2006
- Airport Rail Link from Makkasan to Suvarnabhumi is way behind schedule
- Dining at Suvarnabhumi Airport (Guide / Article)
- Airports of Thailand board rejects plan to sell its stake in Airport Associate Co
- JAL to add flight after Suvarnabhumi Airport opens
- Parking fees at Suvarnabhumi airport starting 16 December 2006
- Amari Don Muang Hotel emphasizes meetings as customers move to the new airport (Guide / Article)
- Energy consumption to jump after Suvarnabhumi Airport opens
- In flight liquids to be strictly enforced on June 1, 2007
- Etiquette training for immigration officers at the new Bangkok Airport
- Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Opens
- Compensation improved for property owners affected by aircraft noise
- Reopening 10 aircraft parking bays & scheduling B1-B2 taxiway to be repaired
- Koh Samui tour operators protest sharp rise in airfares by Bangkok Airways
- Aircraft Insurance
- Suvarnabhumi runway declared safe
- Customs Department satisfied overall performance
- Suvarnabhumi Airport set to open on Sept 28, ( Thailand )
- Bangkok and Chiang Mai named top 10 best cities in the world
- Malaysian Airline to start at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Sept 28
- Airports of Thailand to revoke permanent passes of all King Power staff
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok ready for Megajet - Airbus A380
- Bonded warehouse area at Suvarnabhumi airport to be expanded
- Deputy Transport Minister set to wipe out taxi queue mafia
- PM eases Suvarnabhumi move timetable
- Airlines praise Suvarnabhumi airport
- Suvarnabhumi Public Transportation
- Aircraft Loan
- Thailand's airport imbroglio grows
- Singapore Airlines
- Transport panel will negotiate with residents affected by aircraft noise
- Singapore airport director said Suvarnabhumi can compete against Changi
- New Airports of Thailand chief promoted
- 46 Diplomats confident in Suvarnabhumi Airport's capability
- Thai Airways premium passengers to increase after Suvarnabhumi opens
- Opening Suvarnabhumi Airports is not easy
- Two aviation fuel pipeline operators set to go in court
- Airports of Thailand told to buy land and buildings within 10km around airport
- Discount storage fees possible for outgoing agricultural products
- Airports of Thailand to cancel Suvarnabhumi Airport hotel contract
- Bangkok voted as the best city leisure destination
- Focus on Safety and Security at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Qantas Airways
- Bangkok Mass Transit to provide more private buses around airport
- Security system & staff set ready for Suvarnabhumi international airport
- Airports of Thailand plans commercial complex land at Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Board of Thailand Airports has resigned
- Airport Features
- Sound-proof house for people living near Suvarnabhumi Airport
- International Pilots & Airlines reassure confidence for the new Bangkok airport, Suvarnabhumi
- Contact
- State Railway given one month to finish Airport Rail Link plan
- Thai Airways reshuffled ground service executives
- Global aviation meeting to be held in Bangkok on June 28
- Malaysia Airlines
- Thai Airways receives 777-200ER from Boeing
- Private sector confident Suvarnabhumi’s cargo hub potential








