KAI, First Participation in Avalon International Airshow

Exhibition of FA-50, LAH Light Armed Helicopter, and More

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced that it will participate in the 'Avalon International Airshow 2023' held in Melbourne, Australia, from the 28th to the 5th of next month. This is the first time KAI is participating in the Avalon International Airshow.

On the 28th, KAI stated that it will exhibit the FA-50 light attack aircraft, KF-21 fighter jet, and LAH light armed helicopter at the airshow. The FA-50 successfully secured exports to Malaysia recently, following a large-scale export to Poland last year.

Kang Gu-young, President of KAI (third from the left), is introducing the FA-50 to Brigadier General Pete Robinson, Commander of the Australian Air Force Air Combat Group (fifth from the left).

Recently, the Royal Australian Air Force is also considering acquiring next-generation tactical trainers to secure the latest air power. KAI plans to actively promote the T-50 series aircraft, which have been proven through operation of over 300 units worldwide. The Republic of Korea Air Force’s special flight team, the Black Eagles, will participate in this airshow to showcase the excellence of the T-50 aircraft and support marketing efforts. Following the opening flight that marks the start of the airshow on the 28th, they will perform 24 high-difficulty maneuvers daily for 30 minutes over six days.

The Avalon International Airshow 2023, held at Avalon Airport in southern Melbourne, is the largest airshow in the Oceania region held biennially. Due to the impact of COVID-19, this airshow is being held for the first time in four years, with participation from over 700 companies from 30 countries and more than 160 aircraft. It is the largest scale ever.

In particular, KAI will conduct joint marketing in the Australian market based on the strategic partnership (Teaming Agreement) signed with Lockheed Martin last year. The two companies will provide opportunities for senior officials from the Australian Department of Defense and Air Force to experience the T-50 through joint operation of the T-50 simulator.

The T-50 simulator exhibited this time is an optimized version for 5th generation fighter training, featuring a large-area display (LAD) that maximizes pilot convenience and immersion.

Kang Gu-young, President of KAI, emphasized, “Following the recent export to Poland, overseas interest in the T-50 series aircraft is heating up with the successful export to Malaysia. The FA-50 will be the optimal solution for training the best pilots desired by the Royal Australian Air Force.”

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