emirates7 - The number of aircraft owned and operated by airlines in the Republic of Korea exceeded 400 last year, setting a new record since data collection began, according to Yonhap News Agency.
As of late last year, domestic airlines were operating a total of 416 airplanes, including 42 cargo aircraft, representing an increase of 23 from the previous year. This information was provided in data submitted to Rep. Lee Yeon-hee of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP).
This figure marks the highest number of registered planes in the country since the first private aircraft was recorded in 1977.
The fleet size is expected to grow further this year, as domestic airlines plan to introduce 54 new aircraft while phasing out 38 older models.
The number of registered planes had been steadily increasing, surpassing 300 in 2015 and reaching the previous peak of 414 in 2019 before declining in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Among airlines, Korean Air held the largest share, operating 165 aircraft, or 39.7 percent of the total fleet. It was followed by Asiana Airlines with 83 planes and Jeju Air with 41, which includes the aircraft lost in the tragic crash on December 29 that resulted in 179 fatalities.
Regarding aircraft manufacturers, Boeing accounted for the majority, with 62 percent of the fleet, or 258 planes, while Airbus supplied the remaining 38 percent, totaling 158 aircraft.
As of late last year, domestic airlines were operating a total of 416 airplanes, including 42 cargo aircraft, representing an increase of 23 from the previous year. This information was provided in data submitted to Rep. Lee Yeon-hee of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP).
This figure marks the highest number of registered planes in the country since the first private aircraft was recorded in 1977.
The fleet size is expected to grow further this year, as domestic airlines plan to introduce 54 new aircraft while phasing out 38 older models.
The number of registered planes had been steadily increasing, surpassing 300 in 2015 and reaching the previous peak of 414 in 2019 before declining in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Among airlines, Korean Air held the largest share, operating 165 aircraft, or 39.7 percent of the total fleet. It was followed by Asiana Airlines with 83 planes and Jeju Air with 41, which includes the aircraft lost in the tragic crash on December 29 that resulted in 179 fatalities.
Regarding aircraft manufacturers, Boeing accounted for the majority, with 62 percent of the fleet, or 258 planes, while Airbus supplied the remaining 38 percent, totaling 158 aircraft.