Korean Air Seeks More Boeing Commercial Aircraft Work

Korean Air’s aerostructures business is seeking to expand its work on Boeing commercial aircraft. The reported program details include composite aft fuselage sections for the 787.

Key details

• Korean Air manufactures composite aft fuselage sections for the Boeing 787.
• The business has substantial involvement in the 777-300ER program and limited involvement in the 777X program.
• Korean Air’s aerostructures business is pursuing a larger share of Boeing commercial-aircraft work.

Why it matters

A larger Boeing workshare would build on Korean Air’s existing role supplying structures for commercial aircraft, including the 787. The reported difference between its 777-300ER and 777X involvement also highlights where the company has room to pursue additional work.

What happens next

Korean Air’s pursuit of more commercial-aircraft work gives the aerospace business a path to build on its existing Boeing programs. Which aircraft program will bring its next workshare opportunity?