Ahn, who visited Washington DC for the second time in a month, showcased South Korean companies’ investment in the US amid mounting concerns over President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on trading partners worldwide.“The cooperation will help Korean Air become one of the top 10 global airlines,” Ahn said.“The Korean government will continue to actively support cooperation between Korean and US industries.”By Jung-Eun Shin and Dae-Hun Kimnewyearis@hankyung.com Jongwoo Cheon edited this article.
The carrier said it would finalize a $7.8 deal to order eight spare engines from GE Aerospace, with options for two more, and engine maintenance services.“By modernizing its fleet, Korean Air will provide customers with a more pleasant and comfortable travel experience while striving to reduce carbon emissions and implement ESG management policies by switching to more fuel-efficient aircraft,” Korean Air said in a statement, referring to environment, social and governance.
Korean Air Lines Co., the country’s top full-service carrier, is set to soon finalize $32.7 billion deals with Boeing Co.and GE Aerospace for new aircraft and engines to expand and upgrade its fleet for the full integration with smaller rival Asiana Airlines Inc.
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