From Flight Attendant to Fighter Jet Pilot: Thailand’s Queen Suthida completes her first solo Gripen flight
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Saturday, October 10, 2026
Queen Suthida of Thailand successfully flew a Swedish-made Gripen fighter jet solo for the first time. This significant flight took place at a Royal Thai Air Force base and was witnessed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Before the solo flight, she underwent extensive training and accumulated more than 1,188 flying hours on various aircraft types. Her aviation background includes experience as a flight attendant and military pilot.
