Korean Air Commits to Record Purchase of 103 Boeing Jets to Modernize Fleet
Boeing (NYSE:BA) has secured a landmark commitment from Korean Air for the purchase of 103 aircraft, marking the airline's largest-ever order and Boeing's biggest widebody order from an Asian carrier. The historic deal includes 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s, and 8 777-8 Freighters.
The agreement, signed during the Korea-U.S. Business Roundtable, will support Korean Air's fleet modernization strategy and its merger with Asiana Airlines. The new aircraft will deliver significant improvements in fuel efficiency, with the 777-9 and 737-10 models reducing fuel use and emissions by 20% compared to predecessor aircraft. This commitment follows Korean Air's previous order in March 2025 for 20 777-9s and 20 787-10s, bringing their total Boeing orders for 2025 to over 150 units.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) ha ottenuto un impegno storico da Korean Air per l'acquisto di 103 aeromobili, segnando il più grande ordine mai effettuato dalla compagnia e il più consistente ordine di widebody di Boeing da parte di un vettore asiatico. L'accordo comprende 20 777-9, 25 787-10, 50 737-10 e 8 777-8 Freighter.
Firmato durante il Korea-U.S. Business Roundtable, l'accordo sosterrà la strategia di ammodernamento della flotta di Korean Air e la sua fusione con Asiana Airlines. I nuovi velivoli apporteranno significativi miglioramenti nell'efficienza del carburante: i modelli 777-9 e 737-10 riducono consumi ed emissioni del 20% rispetto ai precedenti. Questo impegno segue l'ordine di marzo 2025 di 20 777-9 e 20 787-10, portando il totale degli ordini Boeing di Korean Air nel 2025 a oltre 150 unità.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) ha asegurado un compromiso histórico con Korean Air para la compra de 103 aeronaves, marcando el pedido más grande en la historia de la aerolínea y el mayor pedido de fuselaje ancho de Boeing por parte de una aerolínea asiática. El acuerdo incluye 20 777-9, 25 787-10, 50 737-10 y 8 777-8 Freighter.
Firmado durante la Korea-U.S. Business Roundtable, el acuerdo apoyará la estrategia de modernización de la flota de Korean Air y su fusión con Asiana Airlines. Las nuevas aeronaves ofrecerán mejoras significativas en eficiencia de combustible: los modelos 777-9 y 737-10 reducen el consumo y las emisiones en un 20% frente a sus predecesores. Este compromiso sigue al pedido de marzo de 2025 por 20 777-9 y 20 787-10, llevando el total de pedidos a Boeing de Korean Air en 2025 a más de 150 unidades.
Boeing (NYSE:BA)가 Korean Air로부터 103대의 항공기 구매라는 획기적인 계약을 따냈습니다. 이는 항공사의 사상 최대 주문이자 아시아 항공사로부터 받은 Boeing의 최대 대형 기단 주문입니다. 이번 계약에는 777-9 20대, 787-10 25대, 737-10 50대, 777-8 화물기 8대가 포함됩니다.
이번 합의는 Korea-U.S. Business Roundtable에서 서명되었으며, Korean Air의 기단 현대화 전략과 아시아나항공과의 합병을 지원할 것입니다. 새 항공기들은 연료 효율성이 크게 개선되며, 777-9와 737-10 모델은 이전 기종에 비해 연료 소비 및 배출을 20% 줄입니다. 이 계약은 2025년 3월에 발표된 777-9 20대 및 787-10 20대 주문에 이은 것으로, Korean Air의 2025년 Boeing 주문 총량을 150대 이상으로 끌어올립니다.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) a obtenu un engagement majeur de Korean Air pour l'achat de 103 appareils, constituant la plus grande commande de l'histoire de la compagnie et la plus importante commande de gros-porteurs de Boeing auprès d'un transporteur asiatique. L'accord historique comprend 20 777-9, 25 787-10, 50 737-10 et 8 777-8 Freighters.
Signé lors du Korea-U.S. Business Roundtable, cet accord soutiendra la stratégie de modernisation de la flotte de Korean Air et sa fusion avec Asiana Airlines. Les nouveaux appareils offriront des améliorations significatives en matière d'efficacité énergétique : les modèles 777-9 et 737-10 réduisent la consommation de carburant et les émissions de 20% par rapport aux appareils précédents. Cet engagement fait suite à la commande de mars 2025 de 20 777-9 et 20 787-10, portant le total des commandes Boeing de Korean Air pour 2025 à plus de 150 appareils.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) hat eine wegweisende Zusage von Korean Air über den Kauf von 103 Flugzeugen erhalten. Damit handelt es sich um die größte Bestellung in der Geschichte der Airline und Boeings größten Widebody-Auftrag von einem asiatischen Carrier. Der historische Deal umfasst 20 777-9, 25 787-10, 50 737-10 und 8 777-8 Frachter.
Die Vereinbarung, die während des Korea-U.S. Business Roundtable unterzeichnet wurde, unterstützt Korean Airs Flottenerneuerungsstrategie und die Fusion mit Asiana Airlines. Die neuen Flugzeuge bringen deutliche Verbesserungen bei der Treibstoffeffizienz: Die Modelle 777-9 und 737-10 reduzieren den Treibstoffverbrauch und die Emissionen um 20% gegenüber Vorgängermodellen. Dieses Engagement folgt auf eine Bestellung im März 2025 über 20 777-9 und 20 787-10 und erhöht Korean Airs Boeing-Bestellungen für 2025 auf über 150 Einheiten.
- Record-breaking order of 103 aircraft demonstrates strong market confidence
- 20% reduction in fuel use and emissions with new aircraft models
- Deal supports an estimated 135,000 jobs across the United States
- Strategic fleet modernization supports Korean Air's merger with Asiana Airlines
- Expands Korean Air's Boeing fleet to 175 aircraft upon deal finalization
- Large capital expenditure required for aircraft purchases
- Extended delivery timeline could impact immediate fleet modernization goals
- Integration challenges with existing fleet during merger transition
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Korean Air's record 103-aircraft Boeing order strengthens BA's backlog while supporting post-Asiana merger growth strategy with next-generation fleet efficiency.
This landmark deal represents Korean Air's largest-ever aircraft order and Boeing's largest widebody order from an Asian carrier. The comprehensive package includes 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s, and 8 777-8 Freighters - a strategic mix of passenger and cargo capacity that will form the backbone of Korean Air's post-merger operations.
What makes this particularly significant is the timing alongside Korean Air's integration with Asiana Airlines, creating a unified carrier that will require substantial fleet modernization. This follows Korean Air's earlier incremental order from March for 20 777-9s and 20 787-10s, bringing their 2025 Boeing commitments to over 150 aircraft and total backlog to 175 planes once finalized.
The selection of Boeing's newest-generation aircraft will deliver approximately 20% fuel efficiency improvements over previous models, crucial for operational cost management and emissions reduction in today's competitive landscape. The inclusion of 8 777-8 Freighters - Korean Air's first order for this model - strategically bolsters their cargo capabilities with the world's largest twin-engine freighter offering 30% better fuel efficiency than predecessor models.
Beyond aircraft delivery, this deal strengthens Boeing's long-standing industrial partnership with Korean Air's Aerospace Division, which already manufactures key components for multiple Boeing models including the 787's distinctive raked wingtip. The order's economic impact extends beyond Boeing, supporting an estimated 135,000 jobs across the United States, making it significant from both aviation and manufacturing perspectives.
Korean Air's commitment will be the airline's largest-ever order and Boeing's largest widebody order from an Asian carrier. When finalized, the deal will mark Korean Air's first order for the 777-8F and will support an estimated 135,000 jobs across
- 20 777-9s
- 25 787-10s
- 50 737-10s
- 8 777-8 Freighters
"This agreement with our long-standing partners, Boeing and GE, marks a pivotal moment for Korean Air," said Walter Cho, chairman and CEO of Korean Air. "Acquiring these next-generation aircraft is the core of our fleet modernization strategy, delivering significant gains in fuel efficiency and enhancing the passenger experience across our global network. This investment is also a critical enabler for our future as a merged airline with Asiana, to ensure that our combined carrier is one of the most competitive airlines in the industry."
Today's agreement was signed during the
Korean Air's orders and commitments for Boeing airplanes in 2025 surpasses 150 units, following the airline's incremental order in March for 20 777-9s and 20 787-10s.
"We are honored to strengthen our partnership with Korean Air through this landmark agreement, which reflects the value and capabilities of Boeing's market-leading airplane family," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "As Korean Air transitions to a larger unified carrier, we are committed to supporting the airline's growth with one of the world's most efficient fleets."
Key facts:
- The 777-9 can seat 426 passengers in a two-class configuration with a range of 13,510 km (7,295 nautical miles) and will reduce fuel use and emissions by
20% compared to the airplanes it will replace. - The 787-10 can carry up to 336 passengers with a range of 11,730 km (6,330 nautical miles).
- The 737-10, the largest model in the 737 MAX family, can carry as many as 230 passengers with a range of up to 5,740 km (3,100 nautical miles), while reducing fuel use and emissions by
20% compared to the airplanes it replaces. The airplane's efficiency and flexibility will enable Korean Air to serve more passengers on more routes with the lowest cost per seat of any single-aisle airplane. - The 777-8 Freighter will be the world's largest and most capable twin-engine freighter, offering the highest payload and lowest operating cost per tonne of any large freighter and
30% better fuel efficiency and emissions than the airplanes it will replace.
Korean Air currently operates 108 Boeing airplanes including 737s, 747s, 777s and 787s. With 72 Boeing jets on order; the carrier's order book will grow to 175 airplanes once the deal is finalized.
Korean Air's Aerospace Division supplies components for the 787 Dreamliner, including its unique raked wingtip, and produces parts for Boeing's 737 MAX, 767 and 777 family of airplanes.
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