Korean Air

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Jongseok “Jason” Yoo, who serves as executive VP and chief safety and operating officer at Korean Air, details the airline’s ambitious MRO growth plans.

Korean Air signed an agreement in Washington, D.C., to purchase 103 aircraft from Boeing in parallel with the state visit of South Korea's president.

Sustained demand for engine services in the Asia-Pacific region is bringing investment in new shops and expanding existing locations.

Four years after announcing its plan to acquire Asiana Airlines, Korean Air has secured clearance for full integration of South Korea’s two largest carriers.

Korean Air is about to complete the first phase of a major lounge expansion program at Seoul Incheon International Airport, as it opens or reopens four lounges.

Korean Air and its partner Delta Air Lines have introduced a system to complete U.S. baggage screening in Seoul for flights between their main hubs.

Vietnam Airlines has strengthened its partnership with Korean Air, paving the way for expanded cooperation in MRO and cargo operations.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Asiana Airlines has completed the sale of its freighter business to Air Incheon, which has now been rebranded as Air Zeta.

Korean Air is set to introduce a premium economy cabin on board some of its Boeing 777-300ERs from mid-September.

South Korea’s competition regulator has imposed a significant fine on Asiana Airlines due to breaches of one of the conditions of its merger with Korean Air.

Korean Air sees an opportunity to establish a niche by offering one-stop connections between Southeast Asia and secondary Japanese cities through Seoul Incheon International Airport

Korean Air has purchased a wearable robot developed by Hyundai and Kia designed to reduce technician strain during repetitive overhead tasks.

Korean Air says it is seeing strong forward bookings and passenger demand as it posted a double-digit net profit for the second quarter.

Korean Air has begun the process of obtaining regulatory approval for its plan to integrate its frequent flyer program with Asiana’s program.

Majors and LCCs alike are recognizing the potential and demand for discerning premium products.

Asia-Pacific airlines are continuing to see strong demand for international travel, and there is still plenty of appetite for growth.

Delta plans to acquire a 15% stake in WestJet from Onex Partners and sell 2.3% to Air France-KLM; Korean Air also intends to acquire a 10% stake in WestJet.

Korean Air plans to build an UAM and aviation safety R&D center with the aim of creating a hub for future mobility and aerospace innovation in South Korea.

Korean Air is benefiting from strong passenger demand, and the carrier projects that its passenger business will continue to improve in the second quarter.

Korean Air is on track to secure four spare GE Aerospace GE9X engines and four GEnx-1Bs for its Boeing 777-9 and 787-10 order to enhance the fleet’s resilience.

As MRO drone inspections of aircraft gain regulatory steam, providers mull technology additions.

The brand and livery update underline the carrier’s global expansion plans following its absorption of Asiana Airlines.

Korean Air’s newly launched branding makeover is setting the stage for major expansion and a greater global presence when it absorbs Asiana Airlines.