New company to push U-tapao plan
‘Airport city’ project gets B50m boost
The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee has approved the setting up of a new company to expedite the development of U-tapao airport.
The company will support the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) scheme that was delayed by the pandemic and the bankruptcy of Thai Airways International (THAI), committee secretary-general Kanit Sangsubhan told media on Monday.
“The new company named the EEC Airport Asset Development Co., Ltd., which is 100% owned by the EEC project will operate with capital of 50 million baht,” Mr Kanit said.
Mr Kanit also said the high-speed rail project linking three airports — Don Mueang in Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi in Samut Prakan and U-tapao in Rayong — is making good…
