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Korean Air introduces Airbus A350 on Japan routes amid fleet expansion
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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.

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The demand for passenger services has increased following Korean Air's merger with Asiana Airlines in December 2024. New aircraft deliveries, including the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321neo, have helped manage this growth. The A350-900 accommodates 311 passengers across two classes: Prestige Class with 28 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration offering aisle access and privacy dividers; Economy Class with ergonomic seats arranged in a typical 3-3-3 layout.

Both classes feature Panasonic eX3 entertainment systems with larger displays in Prestige Class. Korean Air has prepared extensively for operating the new aircraft type by assembling experienced pilots who underwent intensive training at the Airbus Asia Training Center in Singapore. Maintenance teams have also completed EASA-approved training courses as part of preparations for integrating the A350 into their fleet.

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