Thai Airways plans to replace 30 older planes in five years

Bangkok

THAI Airways International Pcl plans to modernise its fleet by replacing almost 30 older aircraft over the next five years, adding to the climbing demand for planes in Asia.

The state-run airline is seeking new generation aircraft offering greater comfort and fuel efficiency, and is talking with both Airbus SE and Boeing Co, chairman Areepong Bhoocha-Oom said in an interview with Bloomberg Television's Haslinda Amin.