Korean Air to boost fleet with 33 widebody aircraft

KOREAN AIR has confirmed an order for 33 new-technology long-haul widebody aircraft with Airbus. The deal includes 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s, valued at US$13.7 billion at list prices. The carrier says the order will supplement the airline’s long-term fleet operations as it gradually retires its older aircraft. The carrier also noted that adding A350 aircraft made sense as it prepares to integrate Asiana Airlines into its business. Asiana already operates 15 A350-900s and has 15 additional –900s and larger –1000s on order. The airline will join existing operators including Cathay Pacific Airways, Japan Airlines and British Airways in operating the A350-1000. Korean Air says it may deploy the aircraft on its long-haul routes, such as Seoul Incheon-New York, on which the airline currently operates two daily flights. In addition to the agreement…

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