Thailand’s air navigation service provider is progressing six priority initiatives to strengthen aviation safety, modernise air traffic management and support a projected 919,643 flights in the 2026 fiscal year, according to the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai). The initiatives include weather radar integration, the rollout of digital and remote air traffic control towers, next-generation aviation information systems, and sustainability programmes designed to improve operational efficiency while cutting carbon emissions. A key priority is the Weather Radar Data Integration Project, developed jointly with the Meteorological Department, which will give air traffic controllers real-time weather data to improve flight management during adverse conditions, Phattrapong said. The system is expected to enhance safety, reduce disruption and improve efficiency across Thailand’s air traffic management network. Although growth has been affected by the conflict in the Middle East, Pichet said traffic remains in line with projections and reflects the continued recovery of Thailand’s aviation sector.