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Siam Seaplane Receives Air Operating License

June 16, 2023
Siam Seaplane and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), AOL handover

Siam Seaplane, Thailand’s first premium seaplane service, is delighted to announce the successful approval of its Air Operating License (AOL), following the close collaboration between the company, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and the Ministry of Transport. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Siam Seaplane and is the mark of a new beginning of seaplane services in Thailand. 

In obtaining the AOL, Siam Seaplane has proven that the company complies with the strict and stringent safety regulations and operational standards, set by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Transport, which, once fully launched commercially, will allow our guests to not only travel to their destinations safely but also in style. The company has worked tirelessly for the past four years to arrive at where we are now. The AOL, officially approved by the Civil Aviation Board and the Minister of Transport, is the first of two major licensing steps for any airline in Thailand. The second step is the Air Operator Certificate (AOC), whose approval process for Siam Seaplane is currently underway, and will require approval by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. 

The licensing process involved rigorous assessments, inspections, and evaluations of the company’s financial and business capabilities, all of which Siam Seaplanes upholds to the highest levels. This signifies just the beginning of fulfilling our vision to redefine transportation by bringing a high-end luxury travel experience to a premium-mass and luxury market segment. We will do this through a diversified aviation offering, connecting major hubs to remote getaways.

"The company is very pleased with this major step accomplished and we are determined to continue to create the highest standard of air services for the safety and comfort of passengers." said Ms. Worakanya Siripidej, CEO of Siam Seaplane. "This milestone brings us closer to connecting numerous beautiful and remote destinations in Thailand. We are grateful to our partners, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities for their unwavering support throughout this journey.

We would not have reached this milestone without the explicit help of our partners as well as the different government authorities and bodies. We would like to thank all of our stakeholders, partners, and future guests. We count on your continued support now and in the future, so to offer an experience that is once in a lifetime – every time.

About Siam Seaplane

Siam Seaplane Co., Ltd. was established in 2019 to offer high-standard and scalable amphibious seaplane services for Thailand. With its mission of “once in a lifetime — every time” it seeks to offer unique, memorable, yet accessible new transportation experiences. Siam Seaplane closely collaborates with all regulators, provinces, waterfront resorts, marinas and other partners to elevate the tourism offering for Thailand. It further explores use cases beyond tourism, to offer a more accessible solution for hard-to-reach destinations across the country.

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