Korean National Police orders single Airbus H225 for security, rescue missions
The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) has ordered a single Airbus H225 helicopter for security and rescue missions.…
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US reaches zero-tariff aircraft agreements with Switzerland and South Korea
The United States has reached new trade agreements with Switzerland and South Korea that eliminate tariffs on aircraft and aircraft parts, restoring…
Korean Air puts cabin refresh program on hold after economy class backlash
Korean Air, South Korea’s main international airline, has been forced to pause a significant $215 million cabin overhaul…
Korean airline T’way to rebrand as Trinity Airways after new owners take over
South Korean airline T’Way will be rebranded as Trinity Airways. The name change, which was announced on September…
Korean Air unveils new lounges at its Seoul-Incheon base
On August 14, 2025, Korean Air announced the completion of the first phase of its lounge renewal project…
South Korea to speed up KF-21 Boramae strike capability, reportedly develop ALBM
South Korea has fast-tracked plans to introduce air-to-ground capabilities for the KF-21 Boramae, moving the timeline forward by…
Korean Air partners with Anduril to produce advanced military drones
Korean Air and US defense technology startup Anduril Industries have signed a partnership to jointly produce autonomous aircraft…
Air Incheon flies under new name after completing Asiana cargo takeover
Air Incheon has rebranded its business as AirZeta at a ceremony in South Korea after completing its takeover…
South Korea to inspect Boeing fuel switches after tragic Air India AI171 crash
South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) is set to instruct all airlines operating Boeing jets…
South Korea likely to cancel second Apache helicopter order after budget cut
South Korea is expected to abandon plans to purchase a second batch of 36 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian…
South Korean Navy P-3C maritime patrol aircraft crashes near Pohang, killing two
A Republic of Korea Navy P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft crashed during a training exercise on May 29,…
South Korea’s first mass-produced KF-21 fighter jet enters final assembly
South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet has officially entered the production phase, with the first mass-produced unit now…
South Korea pivots from CVX-class aircraft carrier to UAV-focused command ship
The South Korean Navy is reportedly shifting its focus from developing a light aircraft carrier to a next-generation…
Firefighting aircraft crashes battling wildfire in South Korea; pilot killed
A firefighting helicopter crashed while battling a wildfire in Daegu, South Korea, killing the pilot aboard. The accident…
South Korea suspends drone flights after Heron-1 crash destroys helicopter
The South Korean Army has halted drone flights at the request of the Ground Operations Command after the…
South Korea charges two ROKAF pilots for accidental bombing of village
South Korean military investigators have charged two Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) pilots over the accidental bombing…
Pilot targeting mistake suspected in South Korean fighter jets village bombing
Several civilians were injured, including four seriously, after Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) KF-16 fighter jets accidentally…
South Korean government bans power banks in overhead bins on domestic flights
Passengers traveling with South Korean airlines will be banned from storing lithium-ion power banks and e-cigarettes in overhead…