Nok Air issues RFP for deliveries through 2026: sources

Nok Air has issued a request for proposals for the operating lease of up to 26 aircraft to be delivered between this year and 2026, according to a document dated 21 January. The Thai carrier invites “reputed” lessors to submit proposals for up to 19 Boeing 737-800s, four Bombardier Q400 or ATR 600 turboprops, two Boeing widebodies with approximately 300 seats, and one 737-800 freighter. As a “broad timeline”, Nok has set 12 February as the date for receipt of the proposals, after which it will conduct evaluation and have interactions with interested bidders for 17 days before selecting winning bids and signing letters of intent on 28 February. Nok Air is undergoing a business rehabilitation process and is due to submit its rehabilitation plan to the Central Bankruptcy Court on 15 March. It received approval from the same court in early November to enter business rehabilitation.<br/>