Busan Leads Next-Generation Aviation Industry... Launch of 'Future Aviation Cluster Council'

36 Organizations Join to Lead the Global Supply Chain
Strategic Technology Development and Building Technology Support Infrastructure
Busan City: "Taking the Lead in Institutional Framework and Regulatory Reform"

The 'Busan Future Aviation Cluster Council,' chaired by Vice Mayor for Administrative Affairs Lee Joonseung, has been launched in Busan.

The Busan Metropolitan Government (Mayor Park Hyungjoon) announced that on the afternoon of the 26th, it signed a memorandum of understanding with 36 organizations from government, industry, academia, and research at the International Conference Hall in City Hall to form the council and promote the creation of a future aviation cluster in the western area of Gimhae Airport, specifically in the 2nd Eco Delta City district.

On this day, Mayor Park Hyungjoon of Busan, along with representatives and executives from 35 leading organizations in industry, academia, and research?including anchor company Korean Air, which will lead the next-generation domestic aviation parts market?signed a memorandum of understanding for the successful establishment of the Busan Future Aviation Cluster and officially launched the regular council.

With global aviation demand surging, the Busan Metropolitan Government has recognized the need to foster strategic new industries and has been actively investing in technological innovation for local companies.

Busan Future Aviation Cluster Council.

In the next-generation commercial aircraft manufacturing sector, the share of the aviation composite materials field is rapidly increasing in line with the trends of lightweight structures, high-speed production, and eco-friendliness. Busan plans to focus on nurturing related companies and securing a leading position in the global supply chain.

Since 2022, Busan has been supporting R&D for the technological advancement of the aviation parts industry and the development of urban air mobility-related components for local companies through its own investment of over 2.8 billion KRW.

Additionally, in October 2024, Busan will be the only region in the country to attract the 'AI Autonomous Manufacturing Leading Project' as a strategic industry in the aviation sector, and is accelerating projects to establish a demonstration center for advanced manufacturing and introduce core demonstration equipment for the construction of the future aviation cluster.

The Busan Future Aviation Cluster Council will be operated under the leadership of Vice Mayor for Administrative Affairs Lee Joonseung, divided into the main council and a working-level council. It will discuss industry-related policy directions such as ▲technology development in strategic fields ▲establishment of technology support infrastructure ▲system development and regulatory relief. Busan Technopark will serve as the secretariat.

With the launch of the council, Busan plans to expand the foundation of the domestic aerospace industry and establish a sustainable global supply chain-based industrial ecosystem cluster through specialized strategies.

By designating strategic projects in the 2nd Eco Delta City area, Busan will create an institutional foundation for attracting companies through greenbelt deregulation and industrial complex designation. The global network and technology support for aviation composite companies will also be expanded.

Furthermore, in the fields of urban air mobility (UAM) and drones, Busan will promote the localization of related components through the designation of pilot project areas and the implementation of demonstration projects. In particular, the opening of the Airbus CTC (City Technical Center) R&D office will support joint research specializing in composites by domestic aviation companies.

Mayor Park Hyungjoon emphasized, "Through the launch of the council, we will establish a unique future aviation cluster in Busan, distinct from existing aerospace clusters, and lead the future aviation industry market."

Mayor Park also stated, "We will actively support the creation of an Asian hub cluster that leads technological innovation in the newly emerging global aviation parts market."

Busan City Hall.

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