CU Aerospace Engineering

Bangkok, Thailand — On Wednesday, 22 April 2026, senior-year students from the Aerospace Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, visited the Bangkok Airways Operation Complex near Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The visit introduced students to airline operations from the perspective of pilots, dispatchers, flight operations staff, and training teams, showing how each flight depends on careful planning, communication, and coordination long before passengers board the aircraft.

The session began with an overview of a pilot’s daily workflow, from pre-flight preparation, weather and route analysis, fuel planning, crew briefing, load and balance calculations, aircraft inspection, pushback, departure, cruise, approach, and landing. Students then visited key operational areas including the crew briefing room, flight dispatch office, Operations Control Center, and Airbus full-motion flight simulator facility, where they learned how pilots train for both routine and emergency scenarios through recurrent simulator practice.

The visit helped students connect classroom knowledge with real airline operations. Many reflected that they had previously understood aviation mainly from a passenger’s perspective, but the experience revealed the complex network of people and systems behind every flight. As one student wrote, “It was interesting to see how data-driven the process is, yet still requires human judgment.” Another reflected that “seeing real-time tracking of aircraft made me realize the scale and complexity of airline operations.” The simulator session was also a highlight, giving students “a deep appreciation for the skill and training required” in commercial aviation.

Most importantly, the visit reinforced that safe flight operations are never the work of one person alone. As one student summarized, flying is “not only about the pilot, but also about teamwork, planning, and continuous training to ensure safety and efficiency.”

Special thanks to Bangkok Airways for warmly welcoming our students and providing a valuable learning experience beyond the classroom.

Bangkok, Thailand — Students from the Aerospace Engineering Program at Chulalongkorn University visited Thaicom Public Company Limited on 31 March 2026, exploring Thailand’s premier satellite operator and gaining a deeper understanding of the country’s space communications industry.

Established in 1991 and named by H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great as a symbol of the linkage between Thailand and modern communications technology, Thaicom has grown into a leading Asian satellite operator with a business built on excellence in service quality and innovation. Thaicom The company operates a fleet of four satellites covering Asia, Oceania, and Africa, and is a subsidiary of Intouch Holdings PCL, Thailand’s largest telecommunications holding company. Wikipedia

During the visit, students were introduced to Thaicom’s satellite operations and ground infrastructure. Thaicom’s fleet of geostationary satellites delivers reliable and secure connectivity for premium data, telecommunications, and video services, enabling broadcasters to expand into new digital markets, telecom operators to provide rural areas with broadband services, and government administrations to extend their communication reach nationwide. Thaicom

Among the company’s notable achievements, Thaicom launched the world’s first high throughput satellite (HTS), IPSTAR, on 11 August 2005, providing broadband connectivity to underserved areas across the Asia-Pacific region. Global Security The company continues to push boundaries, with plans for next-generation software-defined satellites in development.

The visit provided students with an exceptional look into the satellite communications sector, highlighting career pathways in space technology and reinforcing Chulalongkorn University’s commitment to connecting its students with Thailand’s most innovative industries.

CUHAR Secures 3rd Place at IREC 2024 in the United States

Representing Chulalongkorn University and Thailand, Team CUHAR (Chulalongkorn University High Altitude Research) successfully launched their rocket CURSR-IV at the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) in Texas, earning 3rd place in the 30K COTS category.

This year marks the fourth consecutive time the team has competed at IREC. Their achievement stands as a testament to the talent, perseverance, and world-class engineering capabilities of our students.

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