Textron Aviation Defence anticipates the continued growth and expansion of relationship with companies in Thailand and a growing presence in the country, Thomas Webster, Director of Textron Aviation Defence Asia Pacific Sales & Strategy, has said.
Please elaborate on Textron Aviation Defence’s presence in Thailand?
TA Defence is pleased to have the opportunity to help expand Thailand’s growing aviation industry and is teamed with Thailand Aerospace Industries (TAI) and RV Connex, Co. for manufacturing work and assembly on the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Beechcraft T-6TH and Beechcraft AT-6TH. The RTAF will induct these aircraft into the national inventory over the next two years.
What is the status of the RTAF’s 2021 order for eight Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine aircraft?
The first of the RTAF’s AT-6TH is starting down the production line with first in-country deliveries beginning in late 2023. The RTAF will have use of a Textron Aviation Defence Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine for three years. That will be arriving in-country in late 2022. This aircraft will serve as an Engineering, Manufacturing and Development testbed for integration of the RTAF’s datalink and other sovereign programs as part of the nation’s Purchase and Develop initiative. The deliveries are expected to be completed by the middle of 2023.
Please elaborate on Textron Aviation Defence’s presence in SE Asia?
Textron Aviation Defence and Special Missions have a broad base of customers throughout Asia with aircraft covering the gamut of missions from training, national defense, maritime patrol, humanitarian assistance, aeromedical airlift, weather modification, VIP transport, light utility lift, air traffic control calibration and others. This broad portfolio makes Textron Aviation Defence and Special Missions a reliable mission partner for national and corporate needs throughout the Asia Pacific region.
What are some of the global developments at Textron Aviation Defence that will be of interest in the region?
The continued growth of the Textron Aviation Defense fleet is highlighted by the recent type certifications for the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine and the Cessna SkyCourier, the first flight and rapid progress of the Beechcraft Denali and the creation of a new e-Aviation business within Textron Inc. expands the company’s visionary heritage and role as an industry leader across all aspects of aviation.
We inspire the journey of flight in Asia Pacific and all around the world. For more than 90 years, Textron Aviation has empowered its collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. We have the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. These aircraft deliver value and world class performance to customers throughout the Asia Pacific region and opens up new capabilities to meet a wide array of national and corporate needs.
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