Korean regional airline SUM Air places order for up to eight ATR72-600 aircraft
Korean regional airline SUM Air placed an order for up to eight ATR72-600 aircraft (four firm orders and…
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South Korea rolls out first mass-production KF-21 Boramae
South Korea has rolled out the first mass-produced KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, completing a major production milestone for…
South Korea’s first Embraer C-390 completes maiden flight
The first Embraer C-390 Millennium built for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has completed its maiden…
South Korean Air Force F-16C crashes during night training, pilot safe
A South Korean Air Force F-16C fighter jet crashed in a mountainous area near Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province,…
Embraer unveils first C-390 Millennium for South Korea Air Force at SA26
Embraer unveiled the first C-390 Millennium for the South Korea Air Force (ROKAF) during the first day of…
Korean Air and four other airlines toughen power bank rules on flights
Along with subsidiary airlines also owned by Hanjin Group, Korean Air is toughening up rules on passengers using…
South Korea to deliver first KF-21 Boramae fighters in 2026
South Korea is preparing to deliver the first production KF-21 Boramae fighter jets to the Republic of Korea…
Korea marks one year since Jeju Air crash as president apologizes to nation
South Korea has marked the one-year anniversary of the Jeju Air crash tragedy that killed 179 people on…
Jeju Air crash: Korea approves cross-party investigation into flight tragedy
The Korean National Assembly has voted to approve a cross-party investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed…
South Korea scrambles jets after Chinese and Russian planes enter ADIZ
Nine Chinese and Russian military aircraft briefly entered and exited South Korea’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on…
Korean Air among five Hanjin Group airlines to launch Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi
All five airlines in the Hanjin Group – Korean Air, Asiana, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul – are to start…
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.…
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…