Korean Air is preparing to merge with Asiana Airlines. As part of this process, both companies plan to retire their fleets of quad-engine aircraft, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, by 2026. Reports from the media outlet Incheon Today indicate that Korean Air has sent several Airbus A380’s to Lufthansa Technik facilities in Manila, Philippines, for a D-check (comprehensive maintenance).
This move could suggest a delay in retiring the superjumbo from the fleet, driven by increased…




























