Thai Airways International plans to acquire 15 aircraft from now until 2014 with a budget of 35.5 billion baht ($1.1 billion).

Of the 15 aircraft, eight will have a capacity of 350 seats and will be acquired through operating leases for a period of 10 to 15 years, says the airline.

These eight aircraft will be operated on long-haul routes, it says.

The remaining seven will have a capacity of 300 seats, and will be acquired through financial leases with an investment budget of 31.3 billion baht, adds Thai.

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