Bangkok Airways is building a broader aviation services model as it seeks more stable revenue and stronger regional tourism connectivity in Thailand.

Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways, said the company is no longer positioning itself only as a carrier. Its business also covers airport management, catering, ground services, cargo warehousing and travel-related operations.

“Bangkok Airways is not only an airline, we are a fully integrated aviation services company,” Prasarttong-Osoth said.

The strategy reflects a push to diversify revenue beyond passenger flights. Bangkok Airways owns three airports in Thailand, giving it a role in both airline operations and the infrastructure that supports tourism flows. Prasarttong-Osoth said the aim is to deliver a seamless travel experience whilst building long-term growth.

Fleet renewal is central to that plan. The company signed a commitment in the third quarter of 2025 for 10 ATR 72-600 aircraft, with options for two more. Deliveries are expected from the fourth quarter of 2026 through 2028.

The new ATR aircraft will replace older planes and support regional routes linking key tourism destinations. Prasarttong-Osoth said the fleet update is expected to lower maintenance costs, reduce emissions and improve operational reliability whilst maintaining passenger comfort.

Bangkok Airways is also advancing its Low Carbon Skies project. The airline has started using sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, on international commercial flights this year as part of its environmental commitments and alignment with the aviation sector’s net-zero 2050 target.

For Bangkok Airways, the opportunity is to use its airports, service businesses and regional fleet to build a more resilient aviation model. The test is whether new aircraft and SAF adoption can reduce costs and emissions whilst supporting Thailand’s tourism recovery.