Korean Air Expected to Order 100 Boeing Airplanes Amid Presidential Visit

Korean Air is set to announce a historic order for about 100 Boeing airplanes during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's visit to Washington. The order is expected to include a mix of Boeing 787s, 777s, and 737s, marking the largest in the airline's history. Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope and Korean Air CEO Cho Won-tae are attending a business event with President Lee in Washington, coinciding with the announcement. Part of the order will also be used to re-equip Asiana Airlines, a subsidiary of Korean Air. This move follows Korean Air's previous commitments, including a $32.7 billion deal for Boeing and GE Aerospace engines, and reflects a broader trend of countries announcing major Boeing orders while negotiating trade deals with the Trump administration. Boeing has recently secured several significant orders in the aerospace sector.