Korean Air continues to renew its widebody fleet with the arrival of its first Boeing 787-10, the largest model in the Dreamliner family. The airline has 39 orders pending with 10 purchase options, 30 of which were announced at Farnborough 2024. Its first commercial service is scheduled for July 25 on the Seoul Incheon-Tokyo Narita route.
The wings and engines of the 787-10 are designed with cutting-edge technology to optimize efficiency. This model is equipped with GEnx-1B74/75 engines from General Electric. The 787-10 has a maximum range of 11,175 kilometers, about 1,400 kilometers less than the 787-9, but with a capacity of 325 seats in two classes: 36 in Prestige Class and 289 in Economy.
New Prestige Suites 2.0
Korean Air has introduced a new generation of Prestige seats called “Prestige Suites 2.0.” The interior features a cream color inspired by Joseon Dynasty porcelain. The seats recline into a fully flat bed, measuring 198 cm in length with a pitch of 117 cm and a width of 53 cm.
The armrest provides additional comfort, a table for cups and small personal items, an individual storage compartment, a wireless phone charger, dual 220V/110V outlets, and two high-speed USB-C ports. The Prestige Suites 2.0 layout comes with 24-inch monitors featuring Bluetooth audio support and 4K high-resolution display.
Korean Air’s 787-10 with Local Industrial Participation
The 787-10 features components manufactured by Korean Air’s Aerospace Division in Busan. The South Korean airline has been a key partner in Boeing’s 787 program since 2006, participating in the design and production of the 787.
Initially, the airline’s 787-10s will be used on short-haul routes, before being deployed on the Seoul-Incheon to Vancouver route. The company also plans to use this model on high-demand routes, including those to the western United States and Europe.
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