thai aerospace industries co.

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Thai Aerospace Industries Co., Ltd. (TAI) is a Bangkok-headquartered, full-service aerospace and aviation company incorporated in 2013 as Thai Aerospace Industries Corporation Public Co., Ltd. The company operates across seven pillars: aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO); aviation training delivered through TAI Academy as a Class A Approved Training Organization recognized by ICAO, IATA, EASA, and FAA; defense and security products including missile systems and Anti-Drone Systems; unmanned aerial systems through the TAIC division; satellite services (SATCOM and remote sensing); aircraft leasing (Dry Lease, Wet ACMI); and aviation consulting. Underlying technology includes the proprietary TAIKU-120 VTOL drone with built-in FlightSurv autonomous flight planning software, a Technology Innovation Center with a Surface Mount Technology (SMT) PCB production line, and a Cyber Security Operation Center. TAI holds EASA Part-145 MRO, EASA Part-147 (HR.147.0002) and Part-66 training certifications, ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Associate membership, IATA Authorized Training Center status, and FAA Part-145 capability.

TAI generates revenue through professional services (MRO, training, consulting), hardware sales (defense products, UAV systems), and managed services (aircraft leasing, satellite services). Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting military, commercial, and business aviation operators across Asia, supplemented by exclusive OEM representation and channel partnerships with Airobotics (Optimus drone-in-a-box), AVIONAMS Bulgaria (Mi-17/Mi-17 V5 MRO), Astranis and Rivada Space Network (LEO satellite), and several U.S.-based aviation service partners including Standard Aero, Aviance Global, Pulsar Aviation, and Turbine Aero. Pricing spans long-tail enterprise contracts alongside unit-priced transactional services such as tire changes (THB 30), oil/brake checks (THB 20), and battery changes (THB 100) via the TAI Book Online portal.

TAI serves military operators, commercial airlines, business aviation, general aviation, and government/security customers, with named engagements including the Royal Thai Police Aviation Division and Leonardo AW189 operators. The company operates through wholly-owned and jointly-controlled subsidiaries: TAI Global Technology Pte Ltd. (Singapore regional HQ), TAI-KU Academy (Kasetsart University partnership), TAI-RMUTTO Academy (Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-Ok partnership), and Siam TAI Venture Co., Ltd. (Siam Technology College flight academy joint venture at Photharam Airport). Upcoming infrastructure includes an exclusive 128,000 sqm Fixed Base Operator at Phuket International Airport projected to deliver 800,000 manhours annually in H2 2026.

Name

thai aerospace industries co.

Legal name

Thai Aerospace Industries Corporation Public Co., Ltd.

Website

https://tai.aero

Company type

Public

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Thai Aerospace Industries is a Bangkok-headquartered full-service aviation company providing EASA-certified MRO, ICAO/IATA-approved training, defense products, unmanned aerial systems, aircraft leasing, and satellite services to military, commercial, and business aviation operators across Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace MRO and Aviation Services

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ), Emerging Aviation Maintenance (UAS/Drone, eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility) (EDAOAFAO), Air Taxi & Urban Air Mobility (eVTOL) Operators (TLAFAAAD)

Keywords

• Aircraft maintenance services
• Aviation training programs
• Unmanned aerial systems
• Defense aerospace products
• Satellite communication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO): Aircraft maintenance services specializing in commercial and military aircraft. Includes line maintenance, AOG support, and CAMO services.
2. Aviation Training: Training programs for aircraft engineers, pilots, and cabin crew recognized by ICAO, IATA, EASA and FAA. Includes EASA Part-147 approved training organization services.
3. Aircraft Leasing: Wet ACMI, Private Charter, and Dry Lease services for aircraft fleet management.
4. Defense Products: Defense and law enforcement products including missile systems, homeland security, aviation security solutions, and Anti-Drone Systems.
5. UAV Products and Services: Research, development, production, AI, sales and service of industrial UAV-related products. Includes TAIKU-120 VTOL drone and Airobotics Optimus System distribution.
6. Satellite Services: End-to-end satellite solutions for SATCOM and Remote Sensing Satellite services.
7. Aviation Consulting: Specialized consulting services across aviation value chain: airline, airport, leasing, MRO & aftermarket, general aviation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Thai Aerospace Industries (TAI) is a full-service aerospace and aviation provider offering aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) including line maintenance, AOG support, and CAMO for commercial, military and rotary-wing aircraft. It operates EASA-, ICAO-, IATA-, and FAA-approved aviation training through TAI Academy, and sells, leases and services aircraft including UAVs (TAIKU-120 VTOL and Airobotics Optimus distribution), defense and anti-drone systems, and satellite communication solutions across Asia.

Product overview

Thai Aerospace Industries (TAI) is a full-service aerospace and aviation services company headquartered in Thailand, founded in 2013. The company operates a multi-segment portfolio organized around seven core pillars: Aircraft Maintenance and MRO (including CAMO and line maintenance), Aviation Training (delivered through TAI Academy as an ATO certified by ICAO, EASA, and IATA), Defense & Security Products (missile systems, anti-drone systems, cybersecurity), Unmanned Aerial Systems via the TAIC division (R&D, production, AI-enabled drones including the TAIKU-120 VTOL and Airobotics Optimus System), Satellite Services (SATCOM and remote sensing via partnerships with Astranis and Rivada), Aircraft Lease & Fleet Management, and an upcoming Fixed Base Operator at Phuket Airport. The company also provides online service booking through its TAI Book Online portal. TAI serves commercial, military, and general aviation clients across Southeast Asia and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TAI Academy: Professional class ATO certified training organization with approvals from ICAO, EASA, and IATA offering comprehensive aviation training programs.
• TAI-KU Academy
• TAI-RMUTTO Academy

Products and services

• Aircraft Maintenance (MRO) Comprehensive Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for commercial, military, and general aviation aircraft, including line maintenance, AOG support, CAMO services, and rotary-wing support such as Mi-17/17 V5 and AW189.
• Aviation Training (TAI Academy) Class A ATO-certified aviation training programs recognized by ICAO, EASA, and IATA covering EASA Part-66 aircraft engineering (B1/B2), pilot training, cabin crew, ground operations, and aviation management delivered through TAI Academy and partner academies.
• Defense and Security Products Defense and homeland security solutions including missile systems, Anti-Drone Systems, aviation security services, and supporting cyber-security operations, with in-house R&D and electronic manufacturing capabilities.
• TAIKU-120 VTOL UAV Industrial VTOL drone developed by TAI's TAIC division with built-in FlightSurv mission software for automated flight planning, anti-jam data acquisition, image transmission, and 2D/3D visualization; max lifting weight 45 kg, flight time 840 min, max speed 135 km/h, max transmission distance 100/200 km.
• Airobotics Optimus Drone-In-A-Box Distribution Reseller and integration of Airobotics Optimus System, an end-to-end automated uncrewed aerial system for on-demand 24/7 aerial data operations for public safety and drone first responder (DFR) markets in Thailand.
• Satellite Services (SATCOM and Remote Sensing) End-to-end satellite connectivity and remote sensing solutions for general aviation, corporate and government/military customers, leveraging partnerships with Astranis and Rivada Space Network for LEO satellite connectivity in Thailand.
• Aircraft Lease and Fleet Management Aircraft leasing services including Dry Lease, Wet ACMI, and aircraft fleet management for commercial and private operators, along with aircraft acquisition support.
• Aviation Consulting Services Specialized consulting across the aviation value chain covering airline operations, airports, leasing, MRO and aftermarket, and general aviation strategy.
• Mi-17 / Mi-17 V5 Helicopter MRO Services (AVIONAMS-certified) Authorized Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services for Mi-17 and Mi-17 V5 helicopters including structure, engine, and avionics, delivered under TAI's channel partnership with AVIONAMS Bulgaria.
• Fixed Base Operator (FBO) — Phuket Planned Fixed Base Operator project at Phuket International Airport featuring a 128,000 sq meter private jet terminal and hangar for long-term parking of more than 30 private jets, with projected 800,000 manhours annually when fully operational.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kasetsart University (KU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2024MoU signed to establish Aviation Skill-Centric Alliance of Thailand (ASCAT) through ONE AEROSPACE project. Focus on enhancing student skills with ICAO, IATA, EASA recognized certificates and R&D initiatives.
• Thai-Austrian Technical College (TATC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2020MoU signed for EASA Part-147 training course development titled 'Become Aircraft Maintenance - EASA Part-147' for aviation industry manpower in Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
• AiroboticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThai Aerospace Industries partnered with Ondas' business unit Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) to bring advanced autonomous drone solutions and services to public safety and drone first responder (DFR) markets in Thailand through reseller partnership. TAI serves as the reseller for Airobotics' Optimus System automated Drone-In-A-Box Solution.
• AVIONAMS BulgariacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAI became an authorized channel partner for AVIONAMS Bulgaria and received certification to provide Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services for Mi-17 and Mi-17 V5 helicopters, including structure, engine, and avionic systems.
• Standard AerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S.-based strategic partner for aviation services including aircraft maintenance and technical solutions.
• Aviance GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S.-based strategic partner for aviation services.
• Pulsar AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S.-based strategic partner for aviation services.
• Turbine AerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S.-based strategic partner for aviation services.
• Kasetsart UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation Skill Partnership through Aviation Skill-Centric Alliance of Thailand (ASCAT) for student training, certification, and research development in aviation technologies.
• Aviator College, USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation skill partnership for flight training and pilot programs.
• Rajamangala University of Technology Tawak-Ok (RMUTTO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for degree, non-degree, and short courses in aviation including Pilot programme (FAA). Collaboration on Aviation Institute development including 30,000+ sqm technician training facility.
• Siam Technology CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for aviation education and Siam Aviation Center. Joint venture for Flight Academy establishment at Photharam Airport.
• Rivada Space NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for LEO satellite network expansion providing connectivity services to General Aviation, Corporate, and Government throughout military sectors in Thailand using Rivada's OuterNET constellation.
• DviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on exclusive line maintenance service for Jet Aircraft in Thailand. Partnership with Pratt Technic for MRO engine service center development.
• Transworld GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic aviation collaboration meeting held on August 13, 2026 to explore aviation business development opportunities across Thailand, India, and Dubai including MRO, training, cargo, and logistics.
• Union Industry and Rubber CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral term agreement for exclusive rights to build and develop FBO (Fixed Base Operator) project at Phuket. 128,000 sq meter private jet terminal and hangar for 30+ aircraft, expected to provide 800,000 manhours annually when fully operational in H2 2026.
• D0507 Flight Training SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAI Academy collaboration for pilot training program with FTD Cessna172 Level 5 simulator supporting PPL, IR, CPL, ME, and IP programs.
• AstraniscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSatellite partnership for SATCOM and Remote Sensing satellite solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Standard Aero: Global engine MRO and aerospace services provider; TAI lists Standard Aero as a strategic partner, indicating overlapping MRO capabilities and customer base across business and commercial aviation.
• CAE Inc. Global aviation training leader with ICAO/IATA-recognized programs; directly comparable to TAI Academy for pilot, cabin crew, and maintenance engineer training in Asia-Pacific.
• Ondas Holdings / Airobotics: Developer of the Airobotics Optimus drone-in-a-box platform; TAI is Airobotics' Thailand reseller and partner, making it a direct comparable in the autonomous UAS space.
• AVIONAMS Bulgaria: Mi-17/Mi-17 V5 helicopter MRO specialist; TAI is its certified channel partner in Thailand, making the two peers in military rotorcraft maintenance.

Broad incumbents

• ST Engineering: Large Singapore-based aerospace and defense group with MRO, training, and UAS capabilities; competes with TAI regionally across commercial MRO and defense services in Southeast Asia.
• Lufthansa Technik: World-leading aircraft MRO provider; competes with TAI's EASA Part-145 commercial MRO offering across the Asia-Pacific region, especially for component and engine services.

Others

• Siam Technology College: Joint venture partner in Siam TAI Venture Co., Ltd. for flight academy establishment; operates adjacent aviation training programs in Thailand that overlap with TAI Academy's curriculum.
• Rivada Space Networks: LEO satellite connectivity provider partnered with TAI for SATCOM distribution in Thailand; adjacent ecosystem peer in the satellite-enabled aviation services value chain.
• Astranis: Geostationary micro-satellite operator partnered with TAI for SATCOM and remote sensing distribution; comparable as a partner in TAI's satellite services pillar.

Regional players

• Transworld Group: India/Dubai-based aviation, shipping, and logistics group collaborating with TAI on cross-border MRO, training, cargo, and logistics; comparable as a regional aviation services operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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