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Korean Air is set to introduce the Airbus A350-900 on its routes to Japan, marking a significant step in the airline's fleet expansion. The South Korean flag carrier will commence operations with two new A350-900 aircraft from Seoul Incheon to Osaka and Fukuoka starting Monday, January 27. The service includes twice-daily flights to Osaka and a daily flight to Fukuoka.
In December 2024, Korean Air received its first two A350-900s as part of an order that includes six of these aircraft and 27 larger A350-1000s. Initially used for short-haul routes, the A350-900 will be deployed on medium and long-haul routes later this year, including destinations like Taipei in March and European cities such as Rome, Madrid, and Prague in the latter half of 2025.
The introduction of the Airbus A350-900 represents a strategic investment by Korean Air aimed at enhancing environmental efficiency and customer satisfaction. The aircraft offers improved onboard products compared to older models like the Boeing 777-200ER and -300ER. Equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, the A350 provides greater fuel efficiency while maintaining a range similar to the Boeing 747-8i.
