Korean Air is proud to mark two major milestones: 55 years of passenger service and 50 years of cargo operations to Hong Kong, underscoring its long-standing commitment to connecting Korea and Hong Kong. Korean Air’s inaugural flight to Hong Kong took place in October 1969, establishing a vital route that has grown into one of […]
Korean Air will participate in the 2024 Korea Army International Defense Exhibition (KADEX), scheduled from October 2 to October 6 at the Gyeryongdae Airfield in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Organized by the Association of the Republic of Korea Army (AROKA), KADEX connects Korean defense companies with domestic and international buyers. The exhibition will feature […]
Korean Air, in collaboration with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT), Korea Aerospace University, and 10 domestic airlines, have pledged to enhance aviation safety culture and establish a proactive safety management paradigm at the “2024 Aviation Safety Culture Forum.” The forum, hosted by Korea Aerospace University and sponsored by MOLIT, Korean Air, Jeju […]
Walter Cho, Chairman and CEO of Korean Air and Hanjin Group, received the top management award from the Korean Academic Society of Business Administration (KASBA) at KASBA’s 39th management awards held in Gyeongju on August 13. The award holds special significance as it extends a three-generation legacy with Walter Cho following in the footsteps of […]
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced the delivery of one new Boeing 787-10 to Korean Air. This aircraft is the first of ten 787-10s confirmed to deliver to the Korean flag carrier from ALC’s orderbook with Boeing. “ALC is thrilled to announce delivery of the first of ten new Boing 787-10 aircraft leased to our […]
Korean Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing on July 22 at the Farnborough International Airshow to upgrade and expand its widebody fleet. The airline has announced its intent to procure 20 Boeing 777-9s and 20 Boeing 787-10s with options for 10 more of the largest 787 Dreamliner variant. The signing ceremony was attended […]
(From left to right) Olivier Boccara, Air & Ocean Leader APAC, CEVA Logistics and Jaedong Eum, Senior Vice President and Head of Cargo Business, Korean Air Korean Air will expand its cargo sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program through the partnership with global logistics company CEVA Logistics. Korean Air’s customer-participation SAF program was launched in September […]
Korean Air has selected Air Incheon as the preferred bidder for the sale of Asiana Airlines’ global cargo freighter business. The decision was made at the Board of Directors meeting held on June 17. Korean Air selected Air Incheon as the preferred bidder based on several key criteria: the certainty of completing the transaction, the […]
More than 100 guests celebrated the 20th anniversary of Korean Air Cargo at Vienna Airport during an Austro-Korean gala evening. 20 years ago – in April 2004 – a Korean Air Cargo freighter landed in the Austrian capital for the first time. This marked the beginning of a partnership in the cargo and passenger sector […]
Korean Air has unveiled new eco-friendly uniforms for its maintenance, aerospace, cargo and ground handling employees. Scheduled for rollout starting April 1, the renewed uniforms have been designed to cater to the diverse needs of the airline’s staff. The new uniforms prioritize safety and functionality. Specialized fabrics mitigate risks of electrical accidents, and the new […]
