Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd (KAI) designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft, fighter jets, satellite, Korea space launch vehicle and aero structure products. It also offers flight control simulator training systems, airframes and integrated military support. KAI provides flight test control and other technologies for unmanned aircraft development. The company supports various satellite development programs and improves satellite technologies. It also provides MRO services for its aircraft. It is the sole domestic training system provider in the country. The company offers upgrade and modification services for maritime patrol aircraft, P-3. Its major customers include the Korean air force and navy, Boeing and Airbus. KAI is headquartered in Sacheon City, South Korea.
Products and Services
Products | Services |
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Rotor Wing | MRO |
Fixed Wing | Upgrade and Maintenance |
UAV | Training and Simulation |
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History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
Year | Event | Description |
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2022 | Contracts/Agreements | In June, the company entered into an agreement with Lockheed Martin to explore future T-50 advanced jet trainer opportunities. |
2021 | Others | In December, the company announced to conduct cold-weather testing on their Light Armed Helicopter at the Yellowknife Airport. |
2021 | New Products/Services | In December, the company displayed the latest development of helicopter, supersonic advanced jet trainers, and light combat aircraft as well as the KF-21, a new generation of advanced multirole fighter. |
Competitor Comparison
Key Parameters | Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd | Northrop Grumman Corp | Leonardo SpA | Textron Inc | Jiangxi Hongdu Aviation Industry Co Ltd |
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Headquarters | South Korea | United States of America | Italy | United States of America | China |
City | Sacheon | Falls Church | Roma | Providence | Nanchang |
State/Province | - | Virginia | - | Rhode Island | Jiangxi |
No. of Employees | 3,530 | 88,000 | 50,106 | 33,000 | 1,865 |
Entity Type | Public | Public | Public | Public | Public |
Key Financial Charts
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Executives
Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
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Hyun-Ho Ahn | Chief Executive Officer; President; Director | Executive Board | 2017 | - |
Park Jong-Jin | Director | Non Executive Board | 2019 | - |
Won Yoon-Hee | Director | Non Executive Board | 2019 | - |
Lee In | Director | Non Executive Board | 2019 | - |
Jung Bo-Joo | Director | Non Executive Board | 2019 | - |
Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2022 | XX |
Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2022 | XX |
Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2022 | XX |
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