In 2013,THAI will have in its Boeing fleet eight new aircraft with new onboard products and 20 retrofitted aircraft with new seats , onboard equipment and entertainment systems, giving customers consistent and high-quality product offerings across THAI's fleet. The near future for THAI sees a number of new aircraft delivered. From 2014 to 2015,THAI will take delivery of another six Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and six Boeing 787-8 aircraft. In 2017, THAI is set to receive two of the Boeing 787-9 aircraft. THAI expects the new aircraft and new products to make the fleet more modern and reduce the average age of the aircraft, which support a more fuel - efficient operation, produce less carbon emissions, lower maintenance costs, increase customer satisfaction and become more competitive.