Korean Air Places Additional Order for 20 A321neo Aircraft... "Accelerating Modernization"

Korean Air announced on the 30th that it has signed an additional order contract for 20 Airbus A321neo aircraft. With the existing 30, the airline will now have a total of 50 A321neo aircraft.

This aircraft is a narrow-body (single-aisle) small aircraft with 182 seats. It is equipped with eight Prestige seats that recline 180 degrees. It is the first airline in the Asia region to feature Airbus's cabin interior brand, Airspace Interior, along with in-flight Wi-Fi.

Out of the 50 ordered aircraft, eight have been delivered and have been deployed since December last year on short-haul routes to Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and other destinations.

Korean Air A321neo [Photo by Korean Air]

Korean Air cited the reasons for the additional order as the aircraft’s high safety and operational efficiency, along with various conveniences that result in high passenger satisfaction.

Meanwhile, the company is continuously making efforts to modernize its fleet. Including this additional order of 20 aircraft, it plans to introduce a total of 110 new aircraft, including 10 B787-9s, 20 B787-10s, and 30 B737-8s. Six A330s and six B777-200ERs will be gradually retired.

Yoo Jong-seok, Vice President in charge of Safety and Health and Operations at Korean Air, said, “The A321neo perfectly aligns with Korean Air’s direction to significantly reduce carbon emissions while providing top-level service. We expect it to offer customers the best travel experience with its modern design, cutting-edge technology, and comfortable cabin space.”

Korean Air A321neo Prestige Seat [Photo by Korean Air]

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