Korean Air will sign a $13.7 billion contract with Airbus for 33 A350 aircraft.
New A350s will replace older aircraft for a more sustainable and efficient fleet.
Korean Air's order book now includes a total of 143 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, with a mix of widebodies and narrowbodies.
Korean Air has announced that it will sign a multi-billion dollar contract with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus for 33 Airbus A350 aircraft. The deal includes both variants of the type, the -900s and -1000s. The airline now has over 140 aircraft on its order books, which will be delivered in the years to come.
A New Aircraft Type
Today, South Korean carrier Korean Air announced it would sign a contract with Airbus for the much-anticipated order for the Airbus A350 aircraft. The deal is valued at $13.7 billion and will include 33 aircraft. This includes 27 A350-1000s and six of the smaller A350-900s.

The airline announced that these new aircraft will replace some of the older aircraft, thus ensuring the airline maintains a young and efficient fleet, which also aligns with the carrier's sustainability efforts. The A350 offers a reduction of 25% in carbon emissions compared to previous generation aircraft of the same size, making it one of the most eco-friendly aircraft available in the market and a highly desirable aircraft for operators worldwide.