Two-seat prototype of South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet conducts maiden flight
The two-seat variant prototype of South Korea’s next-generation fighter jet, the KF-21 Boramae, conducted its maiden flight. The test…
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South Korea’s KF-21 fighter jet conducts first supersonic flight test
South Korea’s next-generation fighter jet, the KF-21 Boramae, conducted a supersonic flight test for the first time. The test…
UAE to work with South Korea on MC-X military transport program
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea for the joint…
FAA partners with Korea Office of Civil Aviation on Advanced Air Mobility
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Korea Office of Civil Aviation (KOCA) have announced its partnership towards…
Korean Air to complete Asiana Airlines takeover in 2023, CEO says
Korean Air has entered the final stage of completing the acquisition of its local rival Asiana Airlines and…
South Korea to upgrade F-15K fighters and acquire new tankers
South Korea has approved several projects to bolster its air defense, including an upgrade of its F-15K fighter…
Korean Air takes delivery of first Airbus A321neo
Korean Air (KAL) has received its first of 30 A321neos on order from Airbus, becoming the first Asian airline…
South Korea deploys jets after China, Russia warplanes enter air defense zone
South Korea said it urgently deployed its fighter jets after two Chinese and six Russian military planes entered…
South Korean KF-16 fighter crashes after engine failure, pilot ejects
A South Korean Air Force (ROKAF) KF-16C fighter crashed after suffering an engine failure. The pilot managed to…
South Korea’s second KF-21 prototype takes to the skies for the first time
Four months after the first, a second prototype of the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet conducted its first flight…
South Korea scrambles 80 fighters after spotting North Korean warplanes
South Korea has scrambled dozens of fighter jets after spotting hundreds of North Korean warplanes on November 4,…
SAA expands regional operations, aims to return long-haul flights in Q1 2023
South African Airways (SAA) has announced plans to expand its regional network across Southern Africa, with additional routes…
Korean Air to inspect Airbus A330s after runway excursion, engine incidents
Korean Air is taking dozens of Airbus A330 aircraft out of service for inspections after two incidents involving…
South Korea’s Asiana to start more flights to China, possibly with the 747
Seoul-based Asiana Airlines plans to resume some more routes to China after suspending them due to pandemic-related air…
All passengers safe after Korean Air Airbus overruns runway in Philippines
An investigation will be started after a Korean Air Airbus A330 overran the runway in bad weather at…
Korean hybrid airline Air Premia to launch Seoul to Los Angeles flights
Air Premia, a hybrid carrier based in Seoul, South Korea, has opened up seats for its inaugural flight…
MintAir partners with Jaunt to launch air taxis in South Korea
MintAir, an air mobility startup in South Korea, has partnered with US-based aerospace manufacturer Jaunt Air Mobility to…
Korean Air to build loyal wingman drone for South Korea’s air force
South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD) selected Korean Air as its preferred bidder to build an armed…