Overview

Advance Aviation brings a unique dual capability to Thailand’s private aviation market: mid-range jet charter via two Gulfstream G200s and Thailand’s largest civilian helicopter charter operation using EC-135 P2 and EC-130 T2 helicopters. Founded in 2007 for helicopter operations and expanding to jet charter in 2011, the company provides comprehensive air transport solutions from fixed-wing international flights to short-range helicopter VIP transfers.

Fleet & Capabilities

Fixed-Wing Charter:

• Gulfstream G200 (x2) — Midsize jets seating up to 10 passengers with a range of approximately 6,300 km. Covers Bangkok to most Asian destinations nonstop, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, and Indian metros.

Helicopter Charter:

• EC-135 P2 — Light twin-engine helicopter, 6 passengers. Medical-grade platform widely used by air ambulance services worldwide.
• EC-130 T2 — Light single-engine helicopter, 6 passengers. Quiet operation ideal for VIP transfers.

Note: Advance Aviation also co-manages a Gulfstream G650 ER for a private owner. This ultra-long-range aircraft is not available for commercial charter and should not be assumed as part of the charter fleet.

Helicopter VIP Transfers

Advance Aviation’s helicopter division is Thailand’s largest civilian helicopter charter operation. For medical tourism, this opens unique transfer possibilities:

• Hospital-to-airport helicopter connections (where helipad access exists)
• Intra-city VIP transfers avoiding Bangkok traffic
• Resort destination transfers (e.g., Bangkok to Hua Hin)
• Time-sensitive patient transport for urgent cases

Coverage & Routes

G200 Fixed-Wing:

• Thailand Domestic: Bangkok to Koh Samui, Phuket, Chiang Mai
• Southeast Asia: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Yangon
• East Asia: Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing
• South Asia: Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata

Helicopter:

• Bangkok metropolitan and surrounding provinces
• Short-range resort transfers

Medical Tourism Relevance

Advance Aviation’s combination of mid-range jet charter and helicopter VIP transfers creates a comprehensive air transport solution for medical tourism. The G200s handle patient transfers from across Asia, while the helicopter fleet provides last-mile connectivity between hospitals, airports, and recovery destinations — bypassing Bangkok’s notoriously congested roads when time or patient comfort is critical.