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Korean Air unveils stunning new livery

14 Friday Mar 2025

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Korean Air has unveiled a stunning new livery as part of its first rebrand in decades.

It follows the South Korean flag carrier’s $1.3 billion acquisition of Asiana Airlines.

The airline showcased a Boeing 787-10 featuring the new livery and revamped cabins at an event in Seoul this week.

It is the first major rebrand since 1984.

Asiana is the country’s second-largest airline. It will be fully integrated under Korean Air in 2027.

“As a unified Korean Air, we are committed to more than just transportation,” said Walter Cho (right), chairman and chief executive of Korean Air. “We aim to connect people, cultures and the world through the skies.”

The airline has also updated its menu choices and inflight service.

One of the world’s major airlines, Korean Air serves 116 cities in 40 countries. It has a fleet of 161 aircraft.

The new aircraft livery was showcased at an event in Seoul on March 11 – Photos are courtesy of Korean Air.

Asiana to take delivery of 1st A380

24 Saturday May 2014

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The Asiana A380 (from my collection).

The Asiana A380 (from my collection).

Asiana Airlines will take delivery of its first Airbus A380 on Monday morning at a ceremony at the European manufacturer’s main facility in Toulouse, France.

The South Korean carrier will become the 11th airline to operate the superjumbo when it flies from Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tokyo (NRT), Osaka (KIX), Hong Kong (HKG) and Bangkok (BKK) on June 13.

And on Aug. 15, the airline will launch its first A380 service to Los Angeles (LAX).

The aircraft being delivered on Monday had its maiden flight last December when it flew from Toulouse to Hamburg, Germany, where painting and cabin furnishing were completed in March.

An Airbus post on Monday's delivery. Courtesy: Airbus

An Airbus post on Monday’s delivery. Courtesy: Airbus

The Asiana A380 features 495 seats in three classes, including 12 First- and 66 Business-class seats.

With a fleet of 83 aircraft, Asiana flies to 89 destinations in 24 countries, including six cities in the United States.

The airline is a member of the Star Alliance that also includes Air Canada and United.