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 pi霉 grande ordine mai effettuato dalla compagnia e il pi霉 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 sosterr脿 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 unit脿.
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Firmado durante la Korea-U.S. Business Roundtable, el acuerdo apoyar谩 la estrategia de modernizaci贸n de la flota de Korean Air y su fusi贸n con Asiana Airlines. Las nuevas aeronaves ofrecer谩n 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 m谩s de 150 unidades.
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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 aupr猫s d'un transporteur asiatique. L'accord historique comprend 20 777-9, 25 787-10, 50 737-10 et 8 777-8 Freighters.
Sign茅 lors du Korea-U.S. Business Roundtable, cet accord soutiendra la strat茅gie de modernisation de la flotte de Korean Air et sa fusion avec Asiana Airlines. Les nouveaux appareils offriront des am茅liorations significatives en mati猫re d'efficacit茅 茅nerg茅tique : les mod猫les 777-9 et 737-10 r茅duisent la consommation de carburant et les 茅missions de 20% par rapport aux appareils pr茅c茅dents. Cet engagement fait suite 脿 la commande de mars 2025 de 20 777-9 et 20 787-10, portant le total des commandes Boeing de Korean Air pour 2025 脿 plus de 150 appareils.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) hat eine wegweisende Zusage von Korean Air 眉ber den Kauf von 103 Flugzeugen erhalten. Damit handelt es sich um die gr枚脽te Bestellung in der Geschichte der Airline und Boeings gr枚脽ten 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 w盲hrend des Korea-U.S. Business Roundtable unterzeichnet wurde, unterst眉tzt 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% gegen眉ber Vorg盲ngermodellen. Dieses Engagement folgt auf eine Bestellung im M盲rz 2025 眉ber 20 777-9 und 20 787-10 und erh枚ht Korean Airs Boeing-Bestellungen f眉r 2025 auf 眉ber 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 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.聽
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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