Royal Thai Air Force

Military Aviation News May 22, 2026

Royal Thai Air Force Orders Two Airbus C295 Transport Aircraft

AviationNews – The Royal Thai Air Force has officially ordered two new Airbus C295 transport aircraft to expand its military airlift and logistical operations. This…

Military Aviation News May 16, 2026

Thailand Advances Fighter Fleet Upgrade as Assembly Begins on First Saab Gripen E/F Jets

Aviation News – A high-level delegation from the Royal Thai Air Force has arrived in Sweden to officially review the construction progress of their new…

Beech AT-6 Texan II N630LA and Beech T-6A Texan II N3000B Beechcraft

Military Aviation News January 29, 2026

Royal Thai Air Force AT-6 Trainer Crashes in Chiang Mai, Killing Two Pilots

The Royal Thai Air Force confirmed that an AT-6 two-seat light attack aircraft crashed during a training flight in Chiang Mai, resulting in the deaths…

Military Aviation News September 26, 2025

Thailand Expands Search and Rescue Capabilities with Airbus H225 Helicopters

Aviation News – Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for two new H225 multi-role helicopters, strengthening Thailand’s ability…

Military Aviation News September 25, 2025

Thailand Orders Airbus A330 MRTT+ to Boost Air Force Capabilities

Aviation News – The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has selected the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+), strengthening its aerial refueling, medical…

Military Aviation News June 5, 2025

Thailand Selects Saab Gripen E/F as Next-Generation Fighter Jet

Linkoping June 5, 2025 – The Royal Thai Air Force has officially announced its decision to select the Saab Gripen E/F as its next-generation multi-role fighter…

Military Aviation News February 12, 2020

Royal Thai Air Force orders H135 military training helicopters

New order of six H135s will increase its Airbus fleet to 18 helicopters Singapore, 12 February 2020 – Airbus Helicopters has signed an order for…

Military Aviation News September 20, 2018

Royal Thai Air Force expands fleet with additional H225M order

Thailand, – Airbus Helicopters has secured an additional order of four H225M (previously known as EC725) multirole utility helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF),…

Military Aviation News August 25, 2015

The Royal Thai Air Force receives four EC725s

• Delivery of first batch of four completed this month; with another two due next year • Fleet will be used for combat search &…