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The Airbus A350 is, without a doubt, my favourite aircraft of all time, so I’m always excited to see a new A350 operator join the club and send its latest aircraft to a new airport! So who will be the special guest joining you? Well, it is none other than Korean Air!

Korean Air’s first two Airbus A350-900s have entered commercial service, initially being used for short-haul flights. These aircraft—the first two out of a total of 33 ordered—began operating twice-daily flights between Seoul Incheon and Osaka and between Seoul Incheon and Fukuoka.
Korean Air plans to initially deploy the A350-900s on flights to Japan before expanding service to Taipei in March. By the year’s second half, the airline aims to utilize these aircraft for long-haul European flights, including routes to Madrid and Rome.

In March 2024, Korean Air placed an order for some A350 aircraft, finalizing the deal within a month. The order includes 33 aircraft, six A350-900s and 27 A350-1000s. These new A350s are set to replace the airline’s older widebody fleet, which includes Boeing 777s, 747s, 787s, and Airbus A330s and A380s.

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Korean Air completed the acquisition of Asiana in December 2024.

The A350-900 model will accommodate 311 passengers across two classes: 28 business-class seats and 283 economy-class seats. However, Korean Air has not yet disclosed the seating configuration for the larger A350-1000s.

As Korean Air approaches its service entry, the airline has announced that it has… “assembled a dedicated team of experienced pilots for A350 operations, selecting veterans with extensive experience across various Airbus aircraft”. The airline has also “implemented a comprehensive technical maintenance programme”.

The move comes as the airline integrates with Asiana Airlines, an A350 operator. Korean Air completed the lengthy acquisition of Asiana in December 2024 and plans to fully integrate its operations by the end of 2026.

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