THAI to pursue MRO project at U-Tapao despite delays
Thai Airways (THAI) intends to continue the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) project at U-Tapao Airport even though it cannot invest in any project during its rehabilitation period, a THAI report said.
The report said collaboration between THAI and Airbus in the MRO project has been delayed due to the Covid-19 situation and its impact on the aviation industry.
In September, the Bankruptcy Court approved rehabilitation plans for the national flag carrier.
THAI stated its intention to continue the join the MRO project, as it could generate a huge amount of revenue for the corporation.
The report said THAI believed the direction of the MRO project would be clarified, after the THAI rehabilitation plan is submitted and agreed upon and the virus crisis improves.
The special adviser for infrastructure development in the East Economic Corridor, Chokchai Panyayong, expected the private sector to state its decision to join the MRO project at the end of this year, or at the beginning of next year.
Moreover, the MRO centre will be opened in 2024 instead of 2021 or 2022 as announced before.
