16-Apr-2024Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) has named Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI), as supplier for its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft’s pylons. Pylons are a key component of the airframe that provide support for the aircraft’s electric power units and eight lift propellers. “KAI has an excellent reputation for quality, technology and... Read more
8-Jan-2024Source: Korea Aerospace Industries
KAI (Korea Aerospace Industries Co., Ltd.) announced on the 27th A contract was signed with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration for the second mass production project for the Army’s Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) worth approximately 1.4 trillion won. This contract includes integrated system support elements such as LAH aircraft, technical manuals, and follow-up technical support.... Read more
23-Oct-2023Source: MBDA
MBDA has received a contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the integration of the Mistral ATAM anti-air missile system on the Korean Marine Attack Helicopter (KMAH). Eric Béranger, CEO of MBDA said: “We are proud to be partnered again with Korea Aerospace Industries to arm a Korean military aircraft. This contract cements Mistral ATAM’s place... Read more
17-Oct-2023Source: Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been awarded a contract by Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (KAI) to provide Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) solutions and technical support for the Engineering, Manufacturing and Design (EMD) phase of the Republic of Korea’s Korean Mine Countermeasures Helicopter (KMCH) program. The EMD phase is expected to be completed... Read more
1-Sep-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed an agreement to initiate the serial production phase of the Light Armed Helicopters (LAH). This follows the contract awarded by the country’s Defence Acquisition Programme Administration to KAI in December 2022 to supply an initial batch of ten LAH to the Republic of Korea Army. Deliveries... Read more
20-Jun-2023Source: GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace was selected by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to supply the Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) for the Korean Marine Attack Helicopter (KMAH). “This award builds upon and continues a strong business relationship of supplying rotorcraft health monitoring systems to KAI,” said Matt Burns, president & general manager for Avionics with GE Aerospace.... Read more
31-Oct-2022Source: Korea Aerospace Industries
On the 27th, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration for the amphibious attack helicopter system development project worth 430 billion won. The development period is 46 months, and three prototypes are produced. The amphibious assault helicopter proposed by KAI is applied with the latest avionics and armament system... Read more
14-Oct-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have delivered the first Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) to a local operator, Gloria Aviation, following certification in September this year. Entering service in an emergency medical services configuration in December this year, this helicopter will be deployed to support critical life-saving missions in Jeju. This key milestone... Read more
1-Mar-2022Source: Korea Aerospace Industries
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has successfully completed the overseas low-temperature flight test of a light-armed helicopter (hereinafter referred to as LAH). The low-temperature flight test is to confirm the performance and stability of the aircraft in a cryogenic environment below -30 degrees Celsius. The test started in Yellowknife, Canada in early December and lasted for... Read more
17-Dec-2021Source: Korea Aerospace Industries
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) jointly develop a vibration source (blade), the next-generation core technology for helicopters. ) Start the active control device SW development in earnest. On the 14th, KAI and KARI signed an agreement with the Defense Technology Promotion Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as Kukkiyeon) for the... Read more
7-Dec-2021Source: KAI Korea Aerospace Industries
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), South Korea, will conduct cold-weather testing on their Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) at the Yellowknife Airport (YZF). Testing is expected to start on December 6, 2021, depending on weather conditions, and will continue until early February 2022. The LAH is a military aircraft currently under development by KAI. It will arrive... Read more
1-Dec-2021Source: Korea Aerospace Industries
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) participated in ‘The 17th International Fire Safety Expo’ held at EXCO, Daegu from the 24th to the 26th. The International Fire Safety Expo is the largest firefighting industry-specialized expo in Korea that began in 2004 to establish a safety culture and foster the firefighting industry. The expo was the largest in... Read more
5-Nov-2021Source: KAI Korea Aerospace Industries
[electronic translation] The development of the Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), which was introduced at the ‘Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2021 (hereafter ADEX)’, will begin in earnest. On the 27th, KAI signed a contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration for the ‘helicopter-unmanned aerial vehicle interworking system project, which is a 21-year expedited pilot... Read more
13-Aug-2021Source: KAI Korea Aerospace Industries
Korea Aerospace Industries Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as KAI) signed a contract with the Public Procurement Service for two whitesuri units (units 4 to 5) for KRW 49.7 billion on the 9th. Delivery is expected by July 2024. The white suri (KUH-1CG) is a helicopter that has been developed and modified to be suitable... Read more
15-Jul-2020Source: Yonhap News Agency
Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI), South Korea’s sole aircraft manufacturer, aims to export the first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia, a company executive said Wednesday. See Full Story.... Read more
11-May-2020Source: Garmin
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), announced that it was awarded the Elite Supplier Award from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), LTD. for its support and development of the G5000H™ integrated flight deck on the KUH-1 Surion helicopter. The Elite Supplier Award was presented to Garmin by KAI at its semi-annual Supplier... Read more
11-Mar-2020Source: Garmin
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), announced that it was awarded the Elite Supplier Award from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), LTD. for its support and development of the G5000H™ integrated flight deck on the KUH-1 Surion helicopter. The Elite Supplier Award was presented to Garmin by KAI at its semi-annual Supplier... Read more
