Thai SmartLynx secures Thai AOC to launch Don Mueang-based ACMI operations with A320

Thai SmartLynx, Avia Solutions Group's new wet-lease unit, has received an Air Operator Certificate from Thailand's CAAT and will base operations at Bangkok Don Mueang with an Airbus A320 received in August. The carrier — billed as Thailand's first domestic ACMI operator — plans to scale toward a 15–20-aircraft fleet.

Discovered 2025-10-30T01:54:19.217605-07:00 | 2025-10-30T01:54:19.217605-07:00

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  • Thai SmartLynx becomes the first Thailand‑based ACMI operator with a CAAT AOC and an initial A320 on hand, creating a local wet‑lease source for carriers operating in and through Bangkok: https://hype.aero/?story=1b233e36-7066-44de-b9b4-59989f0c7483
  • The launch expands regional ACMI capacity as Avia Solutions Group scales its Asia‑Pacific footprint, complementing other recent ACMI start‑ups and temporary permits in the region: https://hype.aero/?story=76a8111e-7ab2-46e0-8092-eac77e10dedc
  • Regulatory developments easing wet‑lease use and AOC establishment in Asia increase the commercial opportunity for locally based ACMI operators to serve seasonal and recovery demand: https://hype.aero/?story=e1679374-d240-4d69-a4cc-f05836e0babd

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