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Airlines
Korean Air Plans Major Boeing Order for 103 Aircraft
South Korea’s flag carrier Korean Air has announced a major aircraft acquisition plan with Boeing as part of its long-term fleet expansion strategy. The airline plans to purchase a total of 103 new aircraft between 2026 and 2039. According to the announcement, the order includes 20 Boeing 777-9, 25 Boeing 787-10, 50 Boeing 737-10, and 8 Boeing 777-8F aircraft. The…
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Delta and Korean Air Join WestJet; Air France-KLM Follows
Delta and Korean Air Become WestJet Shareholders, Air France-KLM Joins the Deal Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have acquired a combined 25% stake in Canadian carrier WestJet, officially joining the airline’s shareholder structure. Delta invested $330 million for a 15% stake, while Korean Air contributed $220 million for a 10% stake. The shares will be purchased from WestJet’s parent…
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Airlines
Korean Air Brings the Boeing 747 Back to Its Longest Scheduled Route ✈️
Korean Air has reintroduced the Boeing 747 on its Seoul–Atlanta route. With this move, the title for the longest scheduled flight operated by a jumbo jet now belongs to Korean Air, surpassing Lufthansa’s Frankfurt–Buenos Aires service. The new route spans 11,443 kilometers and takes approximately 14 hours. The Frankfurt–Buenos Aires route now ranks second at 11,412 kilometers, while Air China’s…
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Korean Air Fires Two Pilots After Brisbane Hotel Fight
Korean Air has dismissed two pilots following a physical altercation at their hotel in Brisbane, which reportedly began as a disagreement over former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decision. The incident occurred on December 19 after a flight from Incheon to Brisbane. The confrontation escalated into a fight, resulting in the captain being hospitalized and the first…
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