Civil aviation news
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August 18, 2026
(Updated at 9:10) Nothing will ever be the same again, and nothing can be taken for granted anymore. Donald Trump keeps tearing down common assumptions, established alliances and…
South Korean carrier Korean Air will strengthen connections between Lisbon and Seoul, South Korea, starting next September. The airline's operation will go from three to four…
Korean Air will increase flight capacity between Lisbon and Seoul, South Korea, offering four weekly connections between both cities starting September 21. The new…
Trump has expressed displeasure over the South Korean government's stance on the US campaign against Iran and Seoul's refusal to take part in certain initiatives promoted…
August 15, 2026
The Chilean Embassy in Seoul and the acting Commissioner General of the Korea Coast Guard, Chang In-Shik, held a meeting to discuss the implementation of the agreement…
August 13, 2026
Incheon Airport becomes the world's busiest international airport in 2026, surpassing Heathrow with 38.4 million passengers. The post Seoul Incheon Overtakes Heathrow as Busiest International…
The South Korean group acquired Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia in 2024, and has since proposed investments to expand its industrial capabilities in the United States.Hanwha has also…
August 12, 2026
The South Korean airline T’way Air, based in Daegu, is preparing to overhaul its operating model. The company intends, as part of a planned rebranding to Trinity…
August 11, 2026
The Block 3 evolution of the KF-21 is expected to feature two internal weapons bays, an integrated electro-optical system,...
Alaska Airlines is expanding its codeshare partnership with Korean Air. From 13 August 2026, Alaska Airlines will also carry its code on selected Korean Air routes from Seoul-Incheon. The…
August 10, 2026
Brace noted that the initial difficulties of being the first activity of this kind in South Korea were overcome thanks to close cooperation with South Korean forces…
August 6, 2026
South Korean ferry operator Panstar Line has purchased a containership from HMM for its maiden voyage through the Northern Sea Route (NSR). Panstar took delivery of the 2011-built 2,700 teu HMM…
August 4, 2026
Volocopter and Chodang University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of UAM pilot training programs in South Korea, with a focus on Jeju Island…
Korean Air is teaming up with Archer Aviation “to turn its air taxi into a military transport platform, targeting troop deployment, medical evacuation and rescue missions, as Seoul seeks a foothold…
Work anticipates potential interest from South Korean procurement agency. Archer Aviation and Korean Air have teamed up to convert the US company’s Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing…
August 3, 2026
Beating 12 ships, South Korean Navy frigate Daejeon won the naval gunnery competition at RIMPAC 2026
After a standout performance during the multinational RIMPAC 2026 exercise, the South Korean Navy frigate Daejeon was named the top unit in the…
August 1, 2026
Troops from the Republic of Korea Navy's Special Operations Group recently drilled in multi-domain operations alongside the Royal Marines Commandos of the British…
July 23, 2026
Korean Air has signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration, becoming the first airline from South Korea to join the… The post Korean Air signs Buckingham Palace Declaration to fight wildlife…
July 22, 2026
Showcasing the capability to disrupt enemy electromagnetic signals from a distance, the Global 6500 will be deployed in a Stand Off Jammer (SOJ) mission.
July 16, 2026
South Korea’s procurement of electronic warfare (EW) aircraft – specifically designed for standoff jamming – is proceeding apace, with Bombardier Defense announcing on 14 July that it had signed a…
July 14, 2026
South Korea has selected the Bombardier Global 6500 as the platform for a new pair of electronic warfare… The post South Korea chooses Bombardier Global 6500s for electronic warfare missions…
