Jin Air B737-800 Departs Muan Airport After 50-Day Delay
After 50 days of being grounded, Jin Air’s B737-800, serial 41348, has finally left Muan Airport, where it had been stranded due to the runway closure caused by the Jeju Air B737-800 crash.
After 50 days of being grounded, Jin Air’s B737-800, serial 41348, has finally left Muan Airport, where it had been stranded due to the runway closure caused by the Jeju Air B737-800 crash.
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