Seoul, April 24, 2026. Korean Air has delivered its 5,000th Sharklet for the Airbus A320 family, marking a significant milestone in its aircraft structures business and strengthening its role in the global aerospace supply chain.

Korean Air celebrated this achievement on April 23 with a ceremony at its Busan Tech Center. Attendees toured Korean Air's aircraft component manufacturing and MRO facilities. Korean Air recognized 15 partner companies for their contributions to the program.

"This milestone reflects Korean Air's technical excellence and long-standing partnership with Airbus," said Jong Seok Yoo, Executive Vice President and Chief Safety and Operating Officer at Korean Air. "We will continue to expand our capabilities and maintain the highest quality standards to support the global aerospace industry."

The Sharklet is an L-shaped wingtip device fitted to A320 family aircraft, which reduces drag, thereby improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO₂ emissions.

Korean Air was selected as the manufacturer for the A320 Sharklet program in 2010 after a competitive tender. Since the first delivery in July 2012, Korean Air has utilized its "Auto Moving Line" system to significantly increase production capacity.

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Korean Air Aerospace is a global leader in aerospace technology. Operating primarily from its Busan Tech Center and Daejeon R&D Center, the division seamlessly blends half a century of aviation experience with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.

The division specializes in three core areas: the design and manufacture of complex aircraft structures; comprehensive Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services and modernization for military aircraft; and the development of advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and space launch technologies. With its commitment to quality and innovation, Korean Air Aerospace continues to drive the future of aerospace mobility and defense systems.

Korean Air's aerospace capabilities are complemented by the airline's 57-year history, which will carry over 25 million passengers in 2025. With its hub at Incheon International Airport (ICN), the airline serves 116 cities in 39 countries across five continents and employs over 20,000 professional staff. As a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, Korean Air operates a trans-Pacific joint venture with Delta Air Lines, offering customers a seamless travel network and enhanced benefits.

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