Failed Takeovers, Startup Delays Disrupt Korean Airlines

Eastar Jet widebody aircraft
Eastar Jet is likely to dramatically cut its fleet size and employee numbers as it seeks a new buyer.
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The COVID-19 crisis and the resulting collapse of major takeover deals are causing serious upheaval in the South Korean airline industry, both for the full-service players and the country’s crowded low-cost carrier market. The pandemic hit during a pivotal period for the South Korean aviation sector...
Adrian Schofield

Adrian is a senior air transport editor for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.

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