Korean Air Unveils Plans for KRW 1.2 Trillion Urban Air Mobility Hub in Bucheon

SEOUL- Korean Air (KE) announced plans to develop a next-generation Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Aviation Safety R&D Centre in Bucheon , Gyeonggi Province. The KRW 1.2 trillion investment aims to establish a major hub for future mobility and aerospace innovation in Korea.

The announcement came during a formal signing ceremony held on April 30 at the Bucheon Arts Centre. The ambitious project will break ground in 2027 with operations slated to begin in May 2030.

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