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Thai Airways CEO flags long-haul widebody decision within 1–2 years, weighs Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

Thai Airways International will assess its options for a long-haul widebody aircraft replacement and expects to make a decision within one to two years, according to CEO Chai Eamsiri. In the near-term evaluation, the airline is comparing the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X programs.

Discovered 2026-07-06T00:14:36.519739-07:00 | 2026-07-06T00:14:36.519739-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Thai Airways’ planned 1–2 year decision window can translate into future widebody order momentum for both Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as it narrows its fleet replacement path.
  • The CEO’s direct reference to the A350-1000 and 777X highlights which long-haul platforms the airline views as viable for next-generation long-haul capacity, influencing OEM product positioning and commercial terms.
  • As an important regional flag carrier, Thai Airways’ selection will affect competitive dynamics in long-haul markets and could reshape how airlines evaluate availability, delivery timing, and fleet commonality for widebody renewal.

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