"We
are extremely pleased to welcome a new 737-800s to our entire fleet by
Boeing," said Patee Sarasin, CEO of Nok Air. "The 737 provides us an
efficiency and reliability that is necessary to succeed in this today's
competitive environment. this aircraft will continue to form the backbone of
our fleet and we look forward to providing our customers with the best flying
experience on board our new aircraft. "
Nok Air
pilots were sent to the Boeing Flight Services to start a flight training program
that will help the airline to strengthen the capabilities of the crew quickly
expanding Nok Air.
"Quality
Boeing flight training program will continue to help us grow our crew. Our
passengers deserve to be transported by best drivers in the market and we are
working diligently to see that our quality is excellent, as our
operations" Sarasin said.
Boeing
Flight Services provides integrated training to drive optimized performance,
efficiency and advanced flight safety, maintenance and cabin safety training as
well as support simulator and services through a global network of campuses on
six continents.
According
to statistics conducted in 2015 by Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook,
predicts that demand for people in the aviation industry closely linked to
projections and new aircraft deliveries around the world will be 226,000 new
pilots of commercial airline and 238,000 new technicians will be needed in the
Asia-Pacific region by 2034.
"There
is a growing demand for well-trained pilots in Thailand, and we look forward to
working with Nok Air, as they continue to expand their operations in the
bustling Asia-Pacific region," said Steve Taylor, chief pilot of the
Boeing Flight Services.
Asia leads
the world in demand for new deliveries of commercial aircraft in the next 20
years. By 2034, it is expected 14,330 new planes; a value of $ 2.2 trillion in
the sector will be needed in the region, according to the Current Market
Outlook, Boeing conducted in 2015.
By
providing customers with the support and services they need, such as pilot
training, Boeing offers customers a competitive advantage by solving real
operational problems, enabling better decisions, maximizing efficiency and
improved environmental performance.
