South Korea
South Korea’s Air Premia Adds New Route to U.S. East Coast
Service will start in April 2026.
Relatives of Jeju Air Crash Victims Sue Boeing
The complaint alleges outdated electrical and hydraulic systems contributed to the disaster.
Korean Air To Buy Over 100 Boeing Jets
Korean Air has agreed to purchase 103 new Boeing aircraft, the largest order ever for the airline and Boeing’s largest widebody order from an Asian carrier.
Report Finds Pilot Error May Have Occurred Before Jeju Air Crash
A new briefing from South Korea’s Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board hinted that the pilots flying South Korea’s Jeju Air flight 2216 may have made errors before the fatal crash.
South Korean Ministry Fines Three Airlines Over Safety Lapses
South Korean regulators have imposed a total of $2.6 million in fines on three airlines for breaking rules related to aircraft safety and maintenance.
South Korea Orders Nationwide Bird Detection Systems
Following the deadly Jeju Air crash that claimed 179 lives, South Korea is mandating bird detection radars and thermal imaging cameras.
A321 Destroyed in South Korea Fire
Early reports indicate that the blaze started in the tail section of the aircraft. Photos on social media show substantial damage to the 18-year-old jet.
Duck Remains Found in Both Jeju 737 Engines
A preliminary accident report from the South Korean government has identified duck feathers and blood in both engines of the Jeju Air 737.
