Jeju Air, a leading low-cost carrier in South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 66543, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program. The airline continues to invest in next-generation narrowbody aircraft to enhance efficiency, capacity, and network flexibility.
Jeju Air’s catastrophic Boeing 737-800 crash in December 2024 has officially entered the record books as one of South Korea’s deadliest aviation disasters, with 179 fatalities. Preliminary findings from the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) have revealed that the sequence of events leading to the crash stemmed from a critical pilot error following a bird strike.
Parata Air, a startup airline based in South Korea, is preparing to commence commercial operations in September 2025, following expected approval of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The airline will begin with a fleet of four aircraft, comprising both widebody and narrowbody types through leasing arrangements.
T’way Air, a low-cost carrier based in South Korea, has added a widebody Airbus A330-300 to its fleet as part of its push into medium- and long-haul markets. The aircraft, bearing serial number 1549, is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and has been acquired on lease to support the airline’s expanding route network.
Air Premia has taken a strategic leap forward in its global cargo operations by signing an interline agreement with Amazon Air Cargo, marking a significant milestone in the South Korean carrier’s ambitions to penetrate the US cargo market. This partnership is expected to streamline logistics by allowing cargo shipments to be seamlessly transferred between Air Premia and Amazon’s…
Korean Air, South Korea’s flag carrier, has expanded its widebody fleet with the addition of a Boeing 787-10, carrying manufacturer serial number 66881. The aircraft is powered by General Electric GEnx-1B engines, known for their high efficiency and lower emissions on long-haul operations.
Jeju Air, South Korea’s largest low-cost carrier, has completed the purchase of its fifth Boeing 737-8, serial number 66542, powered by LEAP-1B engines. This addition brings the airline’s total fleet size to 43 aircraft, underscoring its steady post-pandemic recovery and growth trajectory.
T’way Air, a South Korean low-cost carrier, has appointed Lee Sang-yoon as its new Acting Chief Executive Officer, following a board decision aimed at realigning the airline’s strategic vision and leveraging group synergies. The appointment marks a key leadership transition as the airline navigates expansion and post-pandemic recovery in an increasingly competitive market.
Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-10, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 60307, as part of its long-haul fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft was delivered on lease and is powered by GEnx-1B engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace.
Air Premia, the hybrid airline based in South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial number 62082, under a wet lease agreement from Korean Air. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines and represents a strategic move to enhance Air Premia’s wide-body capabilities while maintaining fleet flexibility.
