Korean Air accelerates decarbonization drive for sustainable flight

Korean Air is accelerating its decarbonization drive by carrying out fleet upgrades and running diverse fuel efficiency programs, as part of its efforts to achieve net zero emissions. According to the airline’s latest environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) report, Korean Air has introduced more fuel-efficient aircraft, such as the Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A350, which burn less fuel per seat than older models. The carrier is also operating jets that meet the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) most stringent Chapter 14 noise standard. These include the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321neo. On the operational front, the airline has also run a dedicated fuel management unit since 2004. In 2023, the airline also established a system to improve coordination among dispatchers, flight crews, maintenance teams, and cargo and passenger units. Korean Air said those efforts helped it save 143,111 tons of fuel in 2024. Korean Air invested 12.1 billion won ($8.24 million) to refurbish aircraft painting facilities, upgrade pollution control systems and cut total hydrocarbonWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times