Thailand’s Queen Suthida flies Gripen fighter solo for first time

On October 8, Queen Suthida of Thailand conducted her inaugural solo flight in a Saab JAS 39C Gripen fighter aircraft. This historic event took place at an undisclosed location within Thailand. The flight represented a significant milestone for the Thai Royal Air Force and its ongoing modernization efforts. The Gripen, a Swedish multirole combat aircraft, is being utilized by the Thai military following recent acquisitions. Representatives from AeroTime reported that this was the first time a member of the Thai royal family had piloted such a sophisticated warplane independently.