TAI Signed a Contract for the C-130H Upgrade Phase 2

02 September 2023

There are 8 C-130H transport aircraft out of a total of 12 machines in the 601 Squadron, Wing 6 that have been upgraded in Phase 1 and another 4 will be upgraded in Phase 2. This latest makes it possible to continue to perform at least 10 years ahead (all photos : RTAF)

Air Chief Marshal Anuwat Petcharaphong, Managing Director, along with Captain Withichai Sangtopho, Assistant Managing Director of Thai Aviation Industries Co.,Ltd. (TAI) jointly signed the contract for the project to improve the capability of the C-130H transport aircraft, Phase 2, with Air Vice Marshal Seksan Khantha, Director of the Air Force Operations Department, on August 8, 2023.


A plane that is like hope pride and the happiness of Thai people throughout the country. For more than 43 years, the C-130H type transport aircraft has been in service in the Royal Thai Air Force, has always been by the Thai people's side in all events both bringing Thai people back to the land were caused by unrest, helping people from various disasters fire control aviation and many other missions. They also participated in various important military exercises both domestically and abroad.


By the project to improve the capability of transport aircraft C-130H Phase 2 of the Royal Thai Air Force In order to maintain the ability to carry out operational missions and missions to help people and relieve disasters efficiently. The highest safety including airworthiness according to international standards.


This project was considered by the Corruption Prevention Cooperation Committee to join the Integrity Pact Scheme Under the process specified in accordance with the rules and regulations related to government procurement. Make the use of the budget worthwhile and effective. with honesty, transparency and fairness.

(TAI)

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