Korean Air has confirmed it has placed an order for 103 Boeing aircraft, which the airframer said had been listed as undisclosed orders on its backlog.
Korean Air has secured regulatory approval for its plan to integrate Asiana’s mileage program into its own, a key milestone in the merger between the airlines.
Korean Air and Thai Aviation Industries have entered into a partnership to collaborate on depot-level MRO of the Thai military’s Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks.
Korean Air reports a second-quarter loss due to soaring fuel costs and Middle East conflict but expects recovery as fuel surcharges ease and demand rebounds.
Airlines across the Asia-Pacific region are beginning to feel the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting spike in fuel prices.
Korean Air’s board approved the carrier’s plan to order more than 100 Boeing aircraft, in addition to a separate proposal to acquire another 21 spare engines.
A series of Korean Air initiatives to enhance fuel management resulted in a 3.3% reduction in emissions in 2025 despite a 2.6% increase in flight operations.
