What Happened
Royal Pilot Completes Solo Flight In Swedish Fighter Jet
Queen Suthida of Thailand has flown a Saab JAS 39C Gripen solo for the first time, marking a significant milestone in her aviation career. The flight took place at the Royal Thai Air Force’s Wing 7 in Surat Thani province and was observed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn and other senior officials. The Queen has accumulated over 1,188 flying hours across various aircraft types and is now recognized as Thailand’s first female Gripen pilot. Thailand is also preparing to expand its Gripen fleet with new orders, including four Gripen E/F fighters. This development was first reported by AeroTime.