Boeing & Nok Air Kick Off Flight Training Program

Boeing has delivered Nok Air's 21st Next-Generation 737-800 during a ceremony at the Seattle Delivery Center.

Boeing Flight Services piots flew Nok Air's newest 737 to Bangkok and kicked off a world-class flight training program with the airline to help strengthen the capabilities of Nok Air's rapidly expanding flight crew.

"Boeing's high quality flight training program will continue to help us grow our flight crew as we look to meet the ever rising demands with the most outstanding team members," said Patee Sarasin, CEO of Nok Air. "Our passengers deserve to be flown by the best pilots in the world and we are working diligently to see that our quality is excellent as our operations continue to expand."

Boeing Flight Services provides integrated offerings to drive optimized performance, efficiency and safety through advanced flight, maintenance and cabin safety training as well as simulator support and services through a global network of campuses on six continents.

"There is a growing demand for well-trained pilots in Thailand, and we look forwrd to working with Nok Air as they continue to expand their operations in the busy Asia-Pacific region," said Steve Taylor, Chief Pilot, Boeing Flight Services.