By Greg Waldron2021-08-05T07:29:00+01:00
Korean Air, Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) have entered an agreement to explore urban air mobility (UAM) management.
The research & development pact will explore the development of a “safe and efficient UAM transportation management system,” says Korean Air.
Source: Korean Air
From left to right, Lee Sang-Rryool, President of Korea Aerospace Research Institute; WOO Keehong, President of Korean Air; Mr. KIM Kyung Wook, CEO of Incheon International Airport Corporation.
The pact will also help develop South Korea’s broader UAM sector.
“With its extensive experience operating commercial aircraft and expertise in unmanned aircraft development, Korean Air aims to develop the domestic UAM industry through synergy with the IIAC, which has air navigational aids and airport construction and operation capabilities, and KARI with its research competencies regarding future
Korean Air commences supply of Boeing 737 MAX Winglets
May 13, 2016
SEOUL, Korea – Korean Air commences supplying Advanced Technology Winglets for Boeing 737 MAX, one of the Boeing 737 Next Generation series, advancing the development of the wing core parts for the
SEOUL, Korea – Korean Air commences supplying Advanced Technology Winglets for Boeing 737 MAX, one of the Boeing 737 Next Generation series, advancing the development of the wing core parts for the aircraft.
Korean Air hosted a commemorative event at its Tech Center in Busan on May 11 to celebrate delivering the first B737 MAX winglet. Mr. Ham Myung-rae, Senior Vice President of Korean Air Aerospace Division, participated in the event, together with representatives from Korean Air and Boeing.
Korean Air has unveiled its brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner today at Incheon Airport. Walter Cho, president of Korean Air, was present at a ceremony at the Korean Air hangar to unveil Korea’s very first Dreamliner to the public.
The aircraft which Korean Air is introducing will provide a whole new experience for passengers. The internal cabin pressure has been decreased to the equivalent of 1,800m (6,000ft) altitude instead of 2,400m (8,000ft) on conventional aircraft. Furthermore, the humidity level will be set in the 15%~16% range, which will significantly improve passengers’ comfort compared to the maximum humidity of 11% in current aircraft.
By Greg Waldron2021-07-01T03:26:00+01:00
The Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD) will bid to be the main contractor in South Korea’s second Baekdu signals intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft programme.
Korean Air says it has already signed a purchase agreement with Dassault Aviation “to speed up preparations for the project”, which will see the provision of four new SIGINT aircraft.
Source: Korean Air
The RC-2000 SIGINT aircraft is derived from the Falcon 2000S
Korean Air did not specify the aircraft type, but the first Baekdu project saw a pair of Falcon 2000S business jets modified into SIGINT aircraft, using intelligence collection and transmission systems developed by local firms LIG Nex1 and Hanwha Systems. The type is designated RC-2000 in Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) service.
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