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Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 Crashes in South Korea, Over 179 Dead

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed during landing at Muan International Airport after attempting a gear-up landing. The aircraft collided with a wall, leaving 179 dead and two survivors. The flight originated from Bangkok with 181 passengers and crew on board.

2024-12-28T16:53:25.054581-08:00

Air Data News

Delta and Korean Air to Acquire 25% Stake in WestJet for $550M; Delta to Reallocate 2.5% to Air France-KLM

2025-05-09T04:30:25.474672-07:00

Reuters

Korean Air Reveals New Branding Post-Asiana Acquisition

2025-03-11T03:22:16.880334-07:00

Reuters

Korean Air Finalizes Asiana Acquisition with 63.88% Stake

2024-12-11T20:35:47.677387-08:00

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Yonhap News Agency

Fair Trade Commission Rejects Korean Air-Asiana Mileage Integration Plan South Korea's Fair Trade Commission on Thursday rejected the mileage integration plan that Korean Air submitted as part of its merger with Asiana Airlines, citing lack of clarity over consumer benefits and execution details. The decision raises fresh regulatory challenges for the carriers’ proposed tie-up.

2025-06-11T22:42:55.629384-07:00

Fair Trade Commission Rejects Korean Air-Asiana Mileage Integration Plan

Yonhap News Agency

Korean Air, Hanwha Systems and KAI Unveil Next-Gen Naval UAVs and MRO at MADEX 2025 At MADEX 2025 in Busan, Korean Air showcased its next-generation naval unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced aircraft MRO services, alongside Hanwha Systems and KAI unveiling integrated maritime defense solutions and future combat systems. The exhibition underscores South Korea’s drive to bolster naval capabilities amid regional security challenges.

2025-05-27T22:47:38.172217-07:00

Korean Air, Hanwha Systems and KAI Unveil Next-Gen Naval UAVs and MRO at MADEX 2025

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WestJet Expands Air France-KLM Codeshares to Deepen European Connectivity WestJet has expanded its codeshare partnerships with Air France and KLM, giving passengers seamless single-ticket connections through Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol to a wider European network. The enhancements bolster the Canadian carrier’s strategic push into Europe following recent equity investments by SkyTeam partners.

2025-05-15T07:14:35.298007-07:00

WestJet Expands Air France-KLM Codeshares to Deepen European Connectivity

koreatimes.co.kr

South Korean Air Force to resume live-fire drills two months after Pocheon bombing South Korea’s Air Force will resume most live-fire training this week, two months after suspending drills when two KF-16 fighters mistakenly bombed the civilian town of Pocheon in March. The decision follows procedural reviews and revised safety protocols aimed at preventing a recurrence.

2025-05-12T02:29:40.968256-07:00

South Korean Air Force to resume live-fire drills two months after Pocheon bombing

Air Data News

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Delta and Korean Air to Acquire 25% Stake in WestJet for $550M; Delta to Reallocate 2.5% to Air France-KLM Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will acquire a combined 25% stake in Canadian carrier WestJet for US$550 million from Onex Partners, with Delta planning to reallocate a 2.5% share to Air France-KLM. The transaction cements SkyTeam alliance ties and bolsters network collaboration across North America.

2025-05-09T04:30:25.474672-07:00

Delta and Korean Air to Acquire 25% Stake in WestJet for $550M; Delta to Reallocate 2.5% to Air France-KLM

AeroTime

Korean Air Resumes Longest Nonstop 747 Flight from Seoul to Atlanta Korean Air has reinstated its Boeing 747-8i service on the Seoul Incheon to Atlanta route, reclaiming the title for the world's longest nonstop scheduled 747 passenger flight. This route underscores Korean Air's strategic emphasis on high-demand long-haul markets and fleet utilization amid evolving global travel dynamics.

2025-04-25T03:09:26.255221-07:00

Korean Air Resumes Longest Nonstop 747 Flight from Seoul to Atlanta

CNBC

Korean Air Navigates Supply Chain Challenges and Asiana Merger Korean Air CEO Walter Cho addresses the airline's strategies in overcoming supply chain shortages impacted by Trump's tariffs and the integration process with Asiana Airlines. The merger aims to mitigate challenges and enhance Korean Air's competitive edge in the global aviation market.

2025-04-23T19:01:23.102256-07:00

Korean Air Navigates Supply Chain Challenges and Asiana Merger

Air Data News

KAI Pushes KF-21 Fighter to Peru Amid Aircraft Acquisition Plans Korean Aerospace Industries is urging Peru to consider the KF-21 Boramae fighter in its acquisition strategy for 24 combat jets. Despite the lack of current plans by the Peruvian Air Force, KAI is advocating for its inclusion, leveraging a history of collaboration on KT-1P trainers.

2025-04-21T22:40:06.125603-07:00

KAI Pushes KF-21 Fighter to Peru Amid Aircraft Acquisition Plans

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