- by foxnews
- 13 Mar 2025
Korean Air has introduced a new aircraft livery and corporate rebranding, marking its first major design update in 41 years. The revamped look debuted on March 10, 2025, at the airline̢۪s headquarters in Seoul, showcased on a Boeing 787-10. This branding refresh aligns with Korean Air̢۪s acquisition of Asiana Airlines, finalized in December 2024, and represents a significant milestone in the airline̢۪s evolution.
However, the Asiana fleet will not be repainted until after January 2027, when the integration is finalized. Until then, Asiana will continue operating under its existing branding as a subsidiary of Korean Air.
Korean Air had planned to phase out its Airbus A380s, Boeing 747-8 passenger jets, and Airbus A220s in 2025. However, due to delays from Boeing and Airbus, these retirements have been postponed. Chairman and CEO Walter Cho confirmed that the airline is waiting for enough new aircraft deliveries before retiring older planes.
Currently, Boeing and Airbus are approximately 20 aircraft behind schedule, delaying fleet modernization efforts. The A380s and 747-8s will continue flying until sufficient replacements arrive, ensuring network stability.
A traveler says a fellow passenger intruded on her space on an airplane. Social media users reacted to the post, with some referring to it as a "manspreading" moment.
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