Korean Air and Boeing have announced a new strategic collaboration agreement centred on developing advanced predictive maintenance analytics methodologies and software. The agreement, unveiled during MRO Asia-Pacific 2025 in Singapore, is designed to bolster operational performance, aircraft reliability, maintenance efficiency, and safety across Korean Air’s expanding fleet.
As part of the agreement, Korean Air’s predictive maintenance team will work closely with Boeing on a series of joint projects. These projects aim to improve access to enhanced aircraft data, refine data collection and reporting processes, and utilise real-time data from aircraft sensors to determine the optimal timing for maintenance tasks. By integrating these new capabilities, Korean Air intends to reduce downtime, enhance aircraft availability, and lower overall maintenance costs while maintaining rigorous safety standards.
In addition, Boeing will analyse operational data in collaboration with Korean Air to provide tailored recommendations on implementing predictive maintenance strategies effectively across the airline’s maintenance network. This partnership seeks to create a more proactive, data-driven approach to fleet management, ensuring that potential issues are identified and addressed well before they affect operations.
Chan Woo Jung, Senior Vice President and Head of Maintenance and Engineering at Korean Air, underscored the importance of this collaboration. He commented:
“Korean Air has made substantial progress in enhancing fleet reliability through our Smart MRO strategy, specifically by leveraging predictive maintenance. This strategic collaboration with Boeing will build on that success, taking our capabilities to the next level. As we continue to expand our fleet, this partnership is key to enhancing our maintenance operations. By working together to integrate additional technologies and define next-generation best practices, we remain focused on ensuring a ready and reliable fleet, promoting our commitment to operational excellence.”
