Unilode Aviation Chosen by THAI Airways as Full ULD Maintenance Provider
It was recently announced that THAI Airways has appointed Unilode Aviation Solutions as its full-service ULD management provider.
This partnership marks a significant milestone in THAI Airways’ transformation journey, reinforcing the airline’s focus on operational excellence, digital innovation, and long-term sustainability across its global network.
THAI Airways is currently prioritizing modernization and growth, with a goal of almost doubling its fleet to approximately 150 aircraft by 2033 and expanding its market share across international markets.
Under the agreement, Unilode will provide comprehensive ULD management, maintenance, repair, and digital tracking services across THAI’s global network. The partnership will offer benefits such as:
- Enhanced fleet utilization
- Reduced operational complexity
- Improved reliability for THAI’s passenger and cargo operations
The partnership aligns with THAI Airways’s sustainability goals. Sharing assets across Unilode’s global network should reduce the number of ULDs needed to support operations, thereby achieving:
- Reduced raw material consumption
- Minimized waste
- Lowered carbon emissions
The partnership also highlights THAI Airways’s commitment to:
- Digital innovation
- Long-term global sustainability
- Operational excellence
Unilode’s digital platforms and data-driven insights will offer the following for THAI Airways:
- Real-time visibility
- Improved asset utilization
- Enhanced sustainability reporting
The partnership is further supported by Unilode’s Operations Control Centre in Bangkok and a global team of over 800 ULD experts, promoting customer success and enhancing local responsiveness.
Unilode has recently made significant invested across its global network, with results like:
- Strengthening its infrastructure
- Expanding its MRO footprint
- Enhancing its people through advanced training, development and external education programs
These initiatives, combined with continuous innovation in digital technology and product development, enable a broader global network and a larger, more flexible pool of assets that deliver greater efficiency, resilience and service reliability for all airline partners.
The investments and expanding asset base across more and more airports and regions offers benefits to Unilode’s customers such as:
- Improved operational agility
- Faster turnaround times
- Greater access to resources and repair capabilities
As airlines worldwide continue to prioritize sustainability and efficiency, ULD pooling and full-service management are becoming more popular and standard in the industry. THAI Airways’ partnership with Unilode underscores its leadership in embracing innovative, environmentally responsible solutions that combine operational excellence with long-term sustainability.
Chief Executive Officer, Unilode Aviation Solutions Ross Marino said, “We are delighted and proud to become THAI Airways’ full ULD management service provider. Our partnership will deliver measurable results, improving efficiency, bringing digital transformation, and supporting Thai Airways’ sustainability ambitions.”
Marino added, “This collaboration also reflects how Unilode’s continued investment in our people, infrastructure, and technology is strengthening our position as the trusted partner of choice for airlines globally. Pooling and full-service management are increasingly recognized as the smarter, more sustainable way to manage ULDs across the aviation industry.”
Head of Cargo & Mail Commercial, THAI Airways, added, “Partnering with Unilode is an important step in our transformation strategy. Their expertise, global network and digital solutions will help us streamline operations, strengthen reliability, and make tangible progress toward our sustainability goals.”
They continued, “THAI’s transformation is built on strong governance, innovation, and partnerships like this that enable us to deliver enduring value to our passengers, shareholders, and partners.”