Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:20pm on 08 Oct 2026,Thursday International
Thailand’s Queen Suthida has successfully completed her first solo flight in a JAS 39C Gripen fighter jet, marking a significant milestone in her aviation career. The flight took place on October 8 at the Royal Thai Air Force’s Wing 7 in Surat Thani and was witnessed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn and senior Air Force officials. The Queen underwent extensive training, including simulator sessions and flights in a two-seat Gripen with an instructor, before flying the single-seat fighter alone. She has more than 1,188 hours of flying experience across various aircraft. The King later presented her with flowers and a Golden Gripen Order patch.
