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After four years Korean Air has finally completed the take-over of Asiana Airlines

Korean Air finalises acquisition of Asiana Airlines, creating a regional aviation giant

Korean Air has completed its long-awaited acquisition of Asiana Airlines, solidifying its position as one of Asia’s largest carriers. The 1.8 trillion won (US$1.26 billion) deal, which has been in progress for four years, is the longest airline merger in history. Initially announced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the merger aimed to rescue Asiana Airlines, which […]

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel ceremony at Incheon International Airport Korean Air

Korean Air launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel initiative

Other News

A ceremony at Incheon Airport on August 30 marked the launch of Korean Air’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) initiative. The event was attended by several high-profile figures, including Sangwoo Park, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT); Dukgeun Ahn, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy; Sanghyup Kim, Co-Chairman of the Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth

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Air Asiana Cargo will be sold to Air Incheon © AirTeamImages

Asiana Airlines’ cargo unit sold to Air Incheon

Financial

Asiana Airlines‘ cargo unit will be sold to South Korean cargo carrier Air Incheon for 470 billion won (US$342 million), Korean Air Lines announced on Wednesday, according to REUTERS news agency. The EU competition regulator in June approved Air Incheon as the preferred bidder to buy Asiana’s cargo business, as a condition of approval for

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Korean Air has taken delivery of the first Boeing 787-10 from ALC

Korean Air takes delivery of first of ten Boeing 787-10s

Aircraft & Engines

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has delivered one new Boeing 787-10 to Korean Air. This aircraft is the first of ten 787-10s confirmed for delivery to the Korean flag carrier from ALC’s orderbook with Boeing. “ALC is thrilled to announce the delivery of the first of ten new Boeing 787-10 aircraft leased to our long-time customer,

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Boeing receives new orders from Korean Air, JAL and Luxair

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing and Korean Air have announced the airline’s intent to purchase up to 50 of Boeing’s highly fuel-efficient wide-body aircraft. This includes 20 777-9s and 20 787-10s, with options for an additional ten of the largest 787 Dreamliner variant. Korean Air’s selection of the Boeing 777-9 and 787-10 supports its planned growth and fleet renewal,

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Rendering of Korean Air Airbus A350 © Airbus

Korean Air finalises order for 33 Airbus A350s

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Korean Air has solidified its commitment to the Airbus A350 family, marking a significant milestone as a new customer with the signing of a firm order for 33 aircraft. The order comprises 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s. With its remarkable fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions, the A350 will revolutionise Korean Air’s intercontinental routes, offering

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Image of an aerial view of Korean Air's future engine maintenance cluster in Unbuk, Yeongjong Island © Korean Air

Korean Air starts construction of engine maintenance facility in Unbuk, South Korea

MRO & Production

Korean Air has started construction of an aircraft engine maintenance cluster in Unbuk, near Incheon International Airport, which is slated to open in 2027. The new engine maintenance complex will be the largest in Asia, and will bolster the airline’s aircraft engine maintenance capabilities and fortify its aviation MRO business. The new engine maintenance plant

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Korean Air secures EU approval for Asiana Airlines take-over

Other News

Korean Air has achieved a significant milestone in its prolonged pursuit of acquiring Asiana Airlines, with the European Union’s (EU) antitrust agency granting approval. The national flag carrier now awaits the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision, the last hurdle before the completion of the acquisition, as revealed by Korean Air on February 13. Overcoming a

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