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Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd.
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2026
6 August KAI President, Kim Jong-chul, with Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, at the signing of the MOU on the 28th of July 2026.

KAI partners with Embraer on structures

The agreement sets out a framework for joint work on structures technology, with both companies exploring opportunities across design, engineering and quality control.

31 July

ReleaseKAI to implement physical AI in unmanned aerial vehicles using domestically developed semiconductors

30 July

ReleaseA miracle achieved through a decade of dedication… KF-21 system development completed

24 June

ReleaseSeAH Besteel Holdings accelerates global aerospace expansion through new U.S. production hub

10 May

ReleaseHyundai Motor Group signs MoU with Korea Aerospace Industries to develop future air mobility

6 May

Bell and KAI pursue Korean MV-75 military rotorcraft program

South Korea’s future utility helicopter requirement has focused attention on tiltrotor speed, interoperability and industrial cooperation opportunities.

6 February

ReleaseKAI and Hanwha Aerospace establish joint front for future business development and exports

2025
30 December

ReleaseKAI and Pusan ​​National University Hydrogen Ship Technology Center develop core eco-friendly aircraft technologies

15 December

ReleaseBAE Systems awarded Korea Aerospace Industries contract to equip KF-21 aircraft with new Identification Friend or Foe systems

20 November

Airbus opens Korea Tech Hub for collaborative innovation

The Daejeon-based centre will focus on next-generation defence, composite and energy technologies with support from government and local partners

19 November

ReleaseKAI signs MOU with UAE's EDGE for strategic cooperation in future aerospace

27 October

ReleaseKratos forms strategic partnership with Korean industry leader to advance Manned-Unmanned Teaming

23 October

ReleaseHanwha Aerospace signs agreement for additional T700 and F404 engines to power Korea’s indigenous aircraft

20 October

ReleaseRTX's Raytheon delivers first PhantomStrike radar for Korea Aerospace Industries' FA-50 fleet

20 October

ReleaseKAI-Airbus signed a strategic MOU to strengthen aerospace cooperation

20 October

ReleaseKAI signs MOU for strategic mutual cooperation with Kratos

15 October

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman delivers first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System pod to the Republic of Korea

17 June

ReleaseLockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries expand strategic relationship

28 April

ReleaseMagellan Aerospace signs amendment to GE Aerospace Revenue Sharing Agreement

7 April

ReleaseCPI Aerostructures delivers airborne pod structure in support of Northrop Grumman’s Airborne Laser Mine Detection program for Korea

20 March

ReleaseShield AI partners with Korea Aerospace Industries to advance AI-powered autonomy with Hivemind Enterprise 

20 February

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman to collaborate with Hanwha on the Republic of Korea’s Mine Countermeasures program

24 January

ReleaseKAI, ETRI join hands for space and aviation technology cooperation

23 January The celebration marked a turning point in South Korea’s domestic attack helicopter development.

KAI celebrates first flight of prototype Marine Attack Helicopter

The demonstration flight displayed control performance, stability and precision across various complex manoeuvres.

2024
26 December

ReleaseKAI starts delivering Miron (LAH-1) mass production Unit 1 - Army Air Force strengthening

16 December

ReleaseKAI completion ceremony of the rotary wing flight center - establishment of helicopter and future flight research and test infrastructure

10 December

ReleaseKAI-Boeing signed a contract for about 1.1 trillion won for B737MAX tail structure

18 April Eve's eVTOL is scheduled to begin deliveries and enter into service in 2026.

Eve names KAI as supplier for eVTOL pylons

The pylons are a key component of the airframe that provide support for its electric power units and eight lift propellers. KAI supplies major aerostructure components to global aircraft manufacturers.

2023
17 October

ReleaseMBDA'S Mistral missile to arm Korean helicopters

16 October

ReleaseExpanded strategic partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. to supply Airborne Laser Mine Detection System to the Republic of Korea

7 September Airbus Helicopters and KAI seal the deal.

Korea's LAH enters serial production phase

This follows the recent launch of the joint development of new KUH variants, such as the Marine Attack Helicopter and Mine Countermeasure Helicopter, and will enable deliveries to begin in 2024.

20 June

ReleaseLockheed Martin, Korea Aerospace Industries & Red 6 announce initial augmented reality integration work for T-50 platform

18 June

ReleaseKAI selects GE Aerospace for HUMS on Korean Marine Attack Helicopter

19 May

ReleaseEaton Named Elite Supplier by Korea Aerospace Industries

12 April

ReleasePlana introduction

7 March

ReleaseLockheed Martin, Korea Aerospace Industries & Red 6 Aerospace announce emerging technology partnership

2022
24 November Celebrating the agreement are: Dwight Van Lake, John Goss, Chang Shik Jung, Changyun Oh, Brooke Limbaugh and J.R. Miramontes.

KAI commits to components from BJG

A new multi-year agreement with BJG will allow KAI to minimise inventory and assure consistent quality supply as program requirements dictate.

13 October The first Light Civil Helicopter will fly EMS missions.

Korea's LAH on track for certification soon

Building on the completion of the LAH, Airbus and KAI are preparing new joint development programmes. These will leverage Airbus' technical know-how in helicopter drive systems and flight control systems.

1 June

ReleaseKorean Aerospace Industries (KAI) signs a new long-term contract with The Gill Corporation

24 February The team celebrates the conclusion of low-temperature testing.

Northern exposure is completed for Korea's LAH

During two months in the biting cold of northern Canada KAI tested 165 items on its light armed helicopter. Performance, vibration, and load by exposure to cryogenic temperatures all came under scrutiny.

2021
16 November

ReleaseNew contract for B787 engine mounting structure

1 November

ReleaseKAI selected as the preferred bidder for the second development project of the Baekdu system reconnaissance aircraft

29 April

ReleaseKAI-Seoul National University signed an MOU for a joint research cluster for future aircraft

28 April The aerial refuelling receptacle destined for the KAI KF-21 Boramae.

PTI delivers first ARR for Korea's multirole fighter

The latest aerial refuelling receptacle design leveraged PTI's existing Boeing F-15 product, but had to accommodate all new installation interfaces and operational loads for the KF-X aircraft.

28 April

ReleaseSouth Korean KF-21 aircraft with Martin-Baker MK18 seat unveiled at KAI showcase

15 April The roll-out ceremony of the first KF-X prototype, the 'KF-21 Boramae’.

Korean industry combines behind KAI fighter jet prototype

South Korea reckons to have become the eighth nation worldwide to produce its own supersonic jet aircraft. KAI is aiming to source 65% of the list price of the first mass production unit domestically, across 85 items.

15 March

ReleaseKorea Aerospace Industries and Elbit Systems to cooperate on next-gen UAS solution for ISTAR missions

20 January

Releasethyssenkrupp Aerospace extends partnership with KAI

2020
17 December KAI will supply the G280 fuselage to IAI.

IAI tasks KAI with G280 fuselage manufacture

The G280 fuselage structures will be delivered just before the interior work of the aircraft. It is the first time that KAI has won an order for a complete fuselage structure including a seat rail.

11 December

ReleaseKAI, small armed helicopter (LAH) 'suitable for provisional combat'