Thai Airways is assessing whether it needs to adjust its fleet upgrade plans, with the latest review expected to be completed by year-end. The Thailand flag carrier had submitted a plan for new aircraft orders to the appropriate government ministries and cabinet for approval. However, it has now withdrawn the plan, so it can be reviewed before being resubmitted to the government, the airline said. This move was prompted by senior government officials. The review also allows Thai Airways’ new leaders to examine the fleet strategy that was created by their predecessors. The airline named Sumeth Damrongchaitham as its new president and CEO on Aug. 10, and he took over on Sept. 1. Thai also appointed Ekniti Nitithanprapas as its new board chairman, effective July 10. Plans to order 23 aircraft were included in Thai’s 2018-2022 fleet strategy. It needs to obtain government approvals for the orders because the state owns a majority of shares. <br/>