Aviation in Korea

Korean Air is considering network adjustments as it  posted a first quarter operating loss of 114.7 billion KRW (US$101 million). Revenues for the quarter came in  at 2,880.2 billion KRW, up 5.9% compared to the same period last year, while net loss came in at 67.2 billion KRW. The carrier says as...

MTU Maintenance Hannover has broken into the South Korean market, winning a deal from Asiana Airlines to service the latter’s  CF6-80C2 engines. “By winning the contract from this major airline, we’ve added the first carrier from South Korea to our MRO customer base,” stated Dr. Stefan ...

Passenger traffic across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East recorded growth in August at +6.5% and +4.2% respectively.   India continued to lead Asia-Pacific with approximately +13% overall passenger growth from last year, supported by a strong domestic sector which grew by +15.5%. Delhi (DEL), the l...

Jeju Airport AAPA CHARTS PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE AVIATION DEVELOPMENT Jeju, Korea – Despite numerous challenges that threaten future profitability and sustainability, Asia Pacific carriers continue to play a key role in leading the growth of the global air transport industry. The AAPA 62nd Assembly ...

Korean Air ASIA PACIFIC AIRLINES AT THE FOREFRONT OF GLOBAL AIR  TRANSPORT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AAPA Assembly of Presidents confronts challenges and charts sustainable future Jeju, Korea – Against a backdrop of sustained economic growth, a growing middle class and increased demand for air tra...

Asiana Airlines A350-900 AIR TRANSPORT INDUSTRY SAFETY EXPERTS GATHER AT MAJOR AAPA EVENT Aviation safety is a shared responsibility built on mutual trust, collaboration and cooperation Seoul, Korea – More than 185 safety professionals from thirty-three (33) Asian airlines and related industry...

A Triumph Aviation Services Asia technician at the company’s Thai operations. Thailand-based Triumph Aviation Services Asia (TASA) has been selected by Asiana Airlines to provide CF6-80C2 thrust reverser maintenance support and services for its fleet of 14 Boeing 747-400 and eight 767-300 aircraft...

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Korean Air B787-9 The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) will be holding its 62ndAssembly of Presidents in Jeju, Korea on 18 – 19 October 2018. This annual event will be attended by leaders and senior management delegations from the Association’s member airlines, together with g...

  Korean Air awarded SR Technics as Best Partner of 2017   February 16, 2018 – Zurich, Switzerland: SR Technics, a world leading MRO service provider, is pleased to announce that Korean Air has awarded SR Technics as Best Partner of 2017 for providing exceptional support and cooperation.   The...