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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
South Korean startup Parata Air has secured regulatory approval to operate scheduled service between Seoul Incheon and Los Angeles International. The Yangyang-based carrier plans to launch the long-haul route around April 2027, adding a new entrant to the South Korea–U.S. market.
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South Korean startup Parata Air has secured regulatory approval to operate scheduled service between Seoul Incheon and Los Angeles International. The Yangyang-based carrier plans to launch the long-haul route around April 2027, adding a new entrant to the South Korea–U.S. market.
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