On 3 February 2026, Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), was invited to attend and deliver opening remarks at the launch of Mjets’ private aviation base expansion into Singapore through the establishment of a new private aircraft hangar at Seletar Aerospace Park, in collaboration with WingsOverAsia (WOA).
The event was attended by distinguished guests from both the public and aviation industry sectors, including Ms. Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry of Singapore; Mr. William Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor International; Mr. Ng Yeow Meng, Founder and Chairman of WingsOverAsia; and Mr. Nattapat Seeboonruang, Chief Executive Officer of MJets.
CAAT’s participation reflects its role as Thailand’s civil aviation regulator in supporting the development of the aviation industry and business aviation sector at the regional level. In his opening remarks, the Director General of CAAT emphasized the importance of aviation as a key enabler of economic connectivity, trade, investment, and international mobility. He also congratulated the organizers and partners on successfully enhancing infrastructure capabilities and advancing business aviation services to meet international standards.
The expansion of private sector operations across the region highlights the continued growth of the business aviation market in the Asia-Pacific, which plays an important role in diversifying aviation services and meeting the evolving needs of specialized users. CAAT remains committed to strengthening collaboration with domestic and international partners to promote sustainable, safe, and resilient growth within the aviation industry.
This engagement also reflects CAAT’s vision of advancing Thailand’s position as a regional aviation hub through strategic partnerships, infrastructure development, and regulatory advancement aligned with global aviation trends.
