Korean Air News
Korean Air and Pratt & Whitney in joint venture
Korean Air announced on July 30 it is forming a joint venture with Pratt & Whitney, the world’s leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, to build a 120-billion won plane-engine maintenance center. The center, Incheon Aviation Tech, at Incheon Airport in Seoul, Korea, is expected to be completed in time for the commencement of operation in July 2014.
Korean Air receives next generation B737-900ER aircraft
Korean Air today received two B737-900ER next generation aircraft with innovative Boeing Sky Interior, upgrading its cabin facilities to the world’s premium standard. With a 159-seat capacity, this new aircraft provides the state-of-the-art AVOD system to passengers in all three classes.
Korean Air to launch Incheon-Irkutsk service
Korean Air has announced that it will launch new regular flight services from Incheon International Airport in Seoul to Irkutsk, one of the biggest cities in Siberia, known for its continental architecture, and gateway to an area famed for its natural beauty.
Korean Air to increase frequency on Incheon-Paris route this summer
Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship airline, will increase the frequency of flights on its Seoul Incheon (ICN) - Paris (CDG) route in two phases this summer, in order to meet the rising demand for travel between the two destinations.
Korean Air moves into Airbus A380 age
Korean Air has taken delivery of its first A380 in Toulouse, marking another milestone in the development of the airline and its long term partnership with Airbus. As it continues to go from strength-to-strength, Korean Air was last year recognised by the World Travel Awards as Asia’s Leading Airlines Business Class.
Korean Air launches inaugural A380 services
Korean Air is pleased to announce that the airline’s first A380 will begin its services between Seoul/Incheon and both Tokyo and Hong Kong from 17 June, 2011 onwards.
Korean Air welcomes its new Airbus A380
Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship airline, has kicked off the ceremony for the delivery of its first A380 in Toulouse, marking another milestone in the airline’s history and in its long term partnership with Airbus.
Korean Air and TOPAS partner with Amadeus
Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship airline, and Amadeus, a leading transaction processor and provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel and tourism industry, today announced a partnership that will power the future of the Korean travel industry.
Korean Air completes refurbishment
Korean Air has successfully completed its six-year, extensive refurbishment plan to install next-generation premium seats and the latest Audio Video On Demand system on all its passenger aircraft. Korean Air was last year recognised by the World Travel Awards as offering Asia’s Leading Airline First Class.
Korean Air delays Dreamliner delivery
Korean Air has announced it will postpone the delivery of ten 787 Dreamliner aircraft it has on order with Boeing. The decision follows three years of delays in the development of the aircraft, with an electrical fire onboard a test aircraft prompting a further setback late last year.
Korean Air announce two Boeing 747-8 Freighters order
Boeing and Korean Air today announced an order for two new 747-8 Freighters. The order value is $639 million at Boeing list prices.
Korean Air to introduce upgraded Boeing 787
The Korean Air Board of Directors has announced that they have amended the airline’s order for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which had been due to be introduced in 2012.