Gyeongnam Province and Jinju City Strengthen Cooperation to Build Future Aviation Industry Ecosystem

Mayor Jo Proposes New Projects in Future Aviation Aircraft Sector to Gyeongnam Province

Jo Gyu-il, mayor of Jinju City in Gyeongnam Province, met with Park Wan-su, governor of Gyeongnam, at the Gyeongnam Provincial Office on the 15th to explain new projects aimed at creating a future aviation industry ecosystem in Jinju and requested active support from Gyeongnam Province.

During the meeting, Mayor Jo proposed support for the establishment of specialized facilities for certification and safety research of parts and materials used in future aviation aircraft. He also provided detailed explanations about the ‘Future Aviation Aircraft Demonstration Center,’ which began construction in December last year, and the ‘KAI Rotary Wing Flight Center,’ which started full-scale operations this year. Based on these facilities, he presented a vision to develop the Gasan Industrial Complex area into South Korea’s first future aviation aircraft production base.

Mayor Jo Gyu-il is explaining to Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongsangnam-do, about a new project aimed at creating an aviation industry ecosystem for the future of Jinju.

Mayor Jo stated, “Jinju has a higher level of aerospace and AAV infrastructure compared to other regions, including KTL, Korea Ceramic Technology Institute, and Gyeongsang National University, and offers a superior living environment comparable to large cities in terms of medical care and housing.” He emphasized, “We will collaborate with Gyeongnam Province not only on projects already underway in Jinju but also on new initiatives to establish Jinju as the nation’s top future aviation aircraft (AAV) production base.”

In response, Governor Park said, “Gyeongnam Province will actively support the development of Jinju’s future aviation industry projects,” and added, “We will cooperate to strengthen communication with the central government to secure the necessary budget.”

Jinju City plans to continue various efforts to establish itself as the central city of South Korea’s future aviation industry by closely cooperating with Gyeongnam Province following this meeting. Through this, the city aims to attract companies manufacturing future aviation aircraft parts and airframes, as well as related public institutions, thereby promoting the creation of quality jobs and revitalizing the local economy.

Meanwhile, Jinju City recognizes the future aviation mobility industry as a future core industry and is actively fostering the future aviation industry through various projects such as hosting international conferences on Urban Air Mobility (UAM), forming consultative bodies, and establishing basic plans. Additionally, together with Gyeongnam Province and other cities and counties, Jinju is accelerating efforts to lay the foundation for the future aviation industry by promoting multifaceted projects including future aircraft development and flight route demonstration projects.

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