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Aerothai monitors aviation risks following FAA flight suspension

Aerothai monitors aviation risks following FAA flight suspension

MGR Online•Economy•1h ago

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Aeronautical Radio of Thailand monitors aviation risks and implements backup measures following a temporary flight suspension by the US FAA.

  • •The US FAA suspended all flights nationwide on November 13, 2026, due to air traffic control communication system failures.
  • •Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) confirmed that Thai air traffic control services remain normal and unaffected.
  • •Deputy Minister of Transport Pattarapong Pattaraprasit and Deputy Prime Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn are closely monitoring the situation.
  • •Aerothai has implemented a four-pronged surveillance and readiness plan covering operations, engineering, risk management, and communication.

Overview

  • •The US FAA suspended all flights nationwide on November 13, 2026, at 15:54 local time, which was November 14, 2026, at 03:54 Thailand time.
  • •The US FAA flight suspension occurred due to air traffic control communication system failures.
  • •The US FAA canceled the suspension order and resumed normal services after approximately 4 hours.
  • •Aeronautical Radio of Thailand reported that Thailand's air traffic control system continues to operate normally and was not affected by the US incident.
  • •Deputy Prime Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn assigned officials to monitor the situation closely.
  • •Aeronautical Radio of Thailand implemented measures in four areas: operations, air traffic engineering, business continuity management (BCM), and communication.
  • •Aeronautical Radio of Thailand increased cyber security measures to the highest level and prepared offsite backup locations.
  • •Aeronautical Radio of Thailand will analyze the incident to develop appropriate risk mitigation measures and maintain international safety standards.

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Key Entities

Organization

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand(บวท.)
The organization responsible for air traffic control services in Thailand that is monitoring aviation risks and preparing backup systems.
Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)ℹ️
The US national aviation authority that temporarily suspended all flights nationwide on November 13, 2026.
Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Co., Ltd.(บริษัท วิทยุการบินแห่งประเทศไทย จำกัด)
The company providing air traffic control services in Thailand.
Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️
The government ministry overseeing the Deputy Minister Pattarapong Pattaraprasit and Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn.

Person

Pattarapong Pattaraprasit(นายภัทรพงศ์ ภัทรประสิทธิ์)
The Deputy Minister of Transport who disclosed information regarding the FAA flight suspension and Aerothai's monitoring.
Pipat Ratchakitprakarn(นายพิพัฒน์ รัชกิจประการ)ℹ️
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport who assigned the close monitoring of the aviation situation.
Panya Chupanich(นายปัญญา ชูพานิช)
A director of Aeronautical Radio of Thailand who detailed the four-pronged surveillance and readiness measures.

Place

United States(สหรัฐ)ℹ️
The country where the FAA suspended flights due to communication system failures.
Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The country whose air traffic control services remained normal during the US flight suspension.