SAN DIEGO, May 10 (Korea Bizwire) — To further extend the versatility of its MQ-9B line of Remotely Piloted Aircraft, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced today that it will begin developing a short takeoff and landing (STOL)-capable MQ-9B aircraft, which includes the SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® models. GA-ASI is taking on this revolutionary engineering effort to meet [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has successfully tested a counter missile system for military aircraft to help dodge enemies’ portable surface-to-air missiles, a state-run defense research agency said Wednesday. The directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) system enables aircraft to dodge missiles by emitting a laser beam to the ground, blinding missiles that rely [...]
CHICAGO, Oct. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — AELF FlightService announced today that its fourth Airbus 330-200 (registered as 9H-JFS) is officially on the Maleth Aero certificate. In partnership with air charter specialist 26AVIATION, the aircraft commenced its first operational flight in auxiliary cargo configuration on Friday, Oct. 1, flying from Europe to Asia to deliver critical supplies [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean Air Lines Co., South Korea’s biggest carrier, on Thursday released name tags and golf ball markers made with parts from a Boeing 747-400 (HL7461), a retired aircraft. The airline made souvenirs using materials produced while disassembling the old aircraft. The HL7461, Korean Air’s last Boeing 747-400, was introduced [...]
SEOUL, March 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Around 10 percent of the aircraft owned by South Korean airlines turned out to have an age of more than 20 years, the transport ministry said Thursday. The nation’s ten airlines owned a total of 390 airplanes as of the end of last year, according to the Ministry of [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean Air Lines Co. announced that it had made a set of exclusive name tags using a dismantled aircraft, a first in South Korea. The country’s top flag carrier recently sold through its mileage mall the name tags made in April. The name tags were made using the skin [...]
SACHEON, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI), South Korea’s sole aircraft manufacturer, aims to export the first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia, a company executive said Wednesday. KAI has exported 16 T-50 advanced trainer jets and 20 KT-1 basic trainer jets to Indonesia in total. It has not achieved any deal from [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Experts are emphasizing the importance of the health risks onboard aircraft as summer vacation is bringing more people to travel by air. Staying onboard an airplane over long hours may lead to dehydration and slower blood circulation. Unlike the conventional belief that airplanes are safe from ultraviolet rays, those [...]
LE BOURGET, France, Jun. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Carpenter Technology (NYSE: CRS) today announced its involvement with multiple OEMs to progress their electric aircraft aspirations. Carpenter Technology will provide advanced soft magnetic expertise and ultra-efficient electrical components to be used in R&D and demonstrator motors and engines, leading to construction of lighter-weight, longer-lasting electric propulsion [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing said Wednesday it plans to establish its seventh overseas technology research center in South Korea this year due to the country’s technological prowess and innovation policies. “Korea is home to premier talent and industrial partners, as well as policies that foster innovation development. These factors [...]