Air Premia's First Aircraft Delivered... AOC Procedures Completed
[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Air Premia announced on the 2nd that it held a welcoming ceremony for its first aircraft, a Boeing 787-9, at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1, attended by about 30 people including executives, employees, founders, and investors.
Air Premia's first aircraft landed at Incheon International Airport at 1:50 PM on the same day after departing from Seattle, USA.
The airplane prominently displays the company’s English name ‘AIR PREMIA’ and the company logo on the tail. Additionally, the Taegeukgi (Korean national flag) and the aircraft registration number (HL8387) assigned by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport are marked on the fuselage.
The Boeing 787-9 is 62.8 meters long, 17 meters high, and 60.1 meters wide, and is a mid-to-long-haul aircraft with a flight range exceeding 15,500 kilometers. This aircraft is made of carbon composite materials, providing high durability, and its comfort features such as cabin pressure and humidity have been significantly upgraded to allow customers to enjoy a comfortable journey.
The aircraft seats a total of 309 passengers, including 56 premium economy seats and 253 economy seats. The economy seats have a seat pitch of 35 inches, which is the widest among airlines worldwide.
Air Premia plans to complete the AOC (Air Operator Certificate) procedures, including emergency evacuation training and demonstration flights, after receiving the standard airworthiness certificate from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport early next week.
Air Premia will first operate flights to Southeast Asia and then introduce the 2nd and 3rd aircraft to operate routes to the Americas.
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Shim Juyeop, CEO of Air Premia, stated, “The Boeing 787-9 boasts eco-friendly high efficiency,” and added, “We will focus on safe operations and provide customers with a comfortable experience on the new aircraft.”
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