Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
July 2nd 2026
Today’s briefs report news from Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Co (Aerothai), Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), and Government of Thailand. Read More »
The government of Thailand has instructed Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Co (Aerothai) to extend its reduction in air navigation charges for an additional two months to help mitigate the impact of the energy crisis, The Bangkok Post reported. Under the extension, domestic flights will continue to receive a 30% discount on air navigation charges. In addition, airlines will be allowed to defer part of their payments by paying 50% of the service charges by the original due date, while the remaining balance can be paid 30 days later.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) announced that it has signed lease agreements with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) for two Airbus A320neo aircraft, marking the beginning of a new partnership and further expanding CALC’s presence in West Asia. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2027 and will support AZAL’s ongoing fleet expansion and modernization strategy.
