Thailand's Air Force and Navy Order Multiple Airbus C295 Aircraft
The Royal Thai Air Force and Navy have ordered a total of four additional Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft to enhance airlift, surveillance, and search-and-rescue capabilities. The Air Force ordered two for Phitsanulok Air Base, while the Navy ordered two for U-Tapao air base, equipped with electro-optical sensors. Assembly will occur in Seville, Spain, with deliveries starting in 2028–2029. Thailand already operates three C295s with its Army. The C295 has 335 orders globally from 39 countries.
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Royal Thai Navy follow Army, Air Force with C295 purchase
The Royal Thai Navy has selected the C295 aircraft to join its fleet, following similar purchases by the Royal Thai Army and Air Force. According to analysis by GlobalData, this standardization on the C295 platform across all three branches of the Thai military is expected to reduce ancillary costs through shared maintenance, training, and logistics. The decision underscores Thailand's ongoing efforts to modernize its military aviation capabilities with a proven multi-role transport aircraft. The article, published on Naval Technology, includes an image of a C295 operating on rough terrain, credited to Airbus.
Naval TechnologyRoyal Thai Navy follow Army, Air Force with C295 purchase
The Royal Thai Navy has selected the C295 aircraft to join its fleet, following similar purchases by the Thai Army and Air Force. According to GlobalData, this standardization on the C295 platform across all three branches of the Thai military is expected to reduce ancillary costs through shared maintenance, training, and logistics. The decision underscores Thailand's ongoing military modernization efforts and a preference for interoperability among its armed forces. The C295, manufactured by Airbus, is a versatile tactical transport aircraft capable of operating on rough terrain, as depicted in the article's image. The news was reported by Naval Technology on June 3, 2026.
Naval TechnologyRoyal Thai Navy orders two Airbus C295 in advanced transport configuration
The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft in an enhanced transport configuration, enabling surveillance, search and rescue, and logistic operations. This order follows a recent contract with the Royal Thai Air Force for two C295s and adds to three aircraft already operated by the Royal Thai Army since 2016. The C295 has become the tactical transport aircraft of reference for the Thai Armed Forces. The two Navy aircraft will be based at U-Tapao air base in Sattahip and equipped with an Electro-Optical/Infra-Red sensor suite for day and night operations. They will be assembled at Airbus Defence and Space facilities in Seville, Spain, with first delivery scheduled by end of 2028. A total of 90 C295s have been ordered by seven Asia-Pacific countries, and the global fleet has achieved 750,000 flight hours.
Naval NewsRoyal Thai Navy orders two Airbus C295 in advanced transport configuration
The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft in an enhanced transport configuration, enabling surveillance, search and rescue, and logistic operations. The order follows a recent contract with the Royal Thai Air Force for two C295s and adds to three already operated by the Royal Thai Army since 2016. The aircraft will be based at U-Tapao air base in Sattahip and equipped with an Electro-Optical/Infra-Red sensor suite for day/night target detection. Assembly will occur at Airbus Defence and Space facilities in Seville, Spain, with first delivery expected by end of 2028. The C295 holds 85% market share in its segment with 335 orders from 39 countries, and 90 have been ordered by seven Asia-Pacific nations. The global fleet has accumulated 750,000 flight hours.
Naval NewsThailand orders two Airbus C295 aircraft to boost airlift capacity
The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered two additional Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft, expanding its fleet. The aircraft will be assembled at Airbus Defence and Space's facilities in Seville, Spain, with the first delivery scheduled for the first half of 2029. They will be operated by the 46th Wing Division from Phitsanulok Air Base. The C295 can carry up to 70 troops or 49 paratroopers, operate from unprepared runways, and support cargo drops, medical evacuation, and various other missions. Thailand already operates three C295s with the Royal Thai Army since 2016. Airbus provides support and training through a partnership with Thai Aviation Industries. Thailand is among seven Asia-Pacific nations operating the C295, which has received 333 orders worldwide from 39 countries. The Royal Thai Air Force also ordered an Airbus A330 MRTT+ in September 2024.
Airforce TechnologyThailand orders two Airbus C295 aircraft to boost airlift capacity
The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered two additional Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft, expanding its fleet. The aircraft will be assembled at Airbus Defence and Space's facilities in Seville, Spain, with the first delivery scheduled for the first half of 2029. They will be operated by the 46th Wing Division from Phitsanulok Air Base. The C295 can carry up to 70 troops or 49 paratroopers, operate from unprepared runways, and support cargo drops, paratrooper drops, and medical evacuation missions. Thailand already operates three C295s with the Royal Thai Army since 2016. Airbus provides support and advanced training through a partnership with Thai Aviation Industries. Thailand is among seven Asia-Pacific nations operating the C295, which has received 333 orders worldwide from 39 countries. The Royal Thai Air Force also ordered the Airbus A330 MRTT+ in September of the previous year.
Airforce TechnologyThailand orders two Airbus C295 aircraft to boost airlift capacity
The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered two additional Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft, expanding its fleet. The aircraft will be assembled at Airbus Defence and Space's facilities in Seville, Spain, with the first delivery scheduled for the first half of 2029. They will be operated by the 46th Wing Division from Phitsanulok Air Base. The C295 can carry up to 70 troops or 49 paratroopers, operate from unprepared runways, and support cargo drops, paratrooper drops, and medical evacuation missions. Thailand is among seven Asia-Pacific nations operating the C295, which has received 333 orders worldwide. Airbus also provides support and advanced training through a partnership with Thai Aviation Industries. The Royal Thai Air Force previously ordered the Airbus A330 MRTT+ in September 2025.
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