Korean Air delivers 5,000 Airbus A320 Sharklets | News

Korean Air has delivered its 5,000th Sharklet for the Airbus A320 family, marking a major milestone in its aviation operations and strengthening its role in the global aerospace supply chain.

Korean Air marked this achievement with a ceremony on April 23 at the Busan Tech Center. Attendees were given a tour of Korean Air’s aircraft manufacturing and MRO facilities, and Korean Air recognized 15 partner companies for their contributions to the program.

“This milestone reflects Korean Air’s technical excellence and long-standing partnership with Airbus,” said Jong Seok Yoo, Executive Vice President and Chief Safety and Operating Officer at Korean Air. “We will continue to enhance our capabilities and maintain the highest quality standards to support the global aerospace industry.”

The Sharklet is an L-shaped wingtip device installed on A320 family aircraft that reduces drag, improves fuel efficiency and reduces CO2 emissions.

Korean Air was selected as the manufacturer for the A320 Sharklet program in 2010 after a competitive bid. Since the first delivery in July 2012, Korean Air has used the Auto Moving Line system to significantly improve production capacity.