SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Premia, Korea's leading hybrid carrier, today announced the addition of its sixth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking its first fleet expansion in over 18 months. The airline also revealed plans to add three more aircraft in 2025.
As Korea's sole hybrid service carrier (HSC), Air Premia delivers premium services focusing on essential amenities at competitive prices, adhering to its philosophy of being "an airline loved for its premium yet essential services."
Aircraft Features and Configuration The new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner features a 344-seat configuration, with 35 premium economy seats offering 46-inch seat pitch and 309 economy seats with 31-inch seat pitch. As part of the airline's fleet expansion, economy class seats will be upgraded to provide 33 inches of pitch.
Currently undergoing inspection and interior upgrades, the aircraft will begin commercial operations in January 2025, primarily serving routes to the Americas. The Boeing 787-9's fuselage, constructed with over 50% carbon composite materials, delivers 20% better fuel efficiency compared to conventional passenger aircraft. With a range of over 15,000 km, it efficiently serves long-haul routes such as Seoul to New York.
Network Expansion and Growth Strategy Air Premia currently operates scheduled flights to Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Tokyo Narita, and Bangkok. The carrier plans to launch new routes to Da Nang and Hong Kong in early 2025, followed by services to Honolulu and Seattle.
To support its network expansion, Air Premia will add three more aircraft in 2025, bringing its total fleet to nine by year-end.
"Fleet expansion is crucial for growth in the aviation industry," said Seung-shin Park, Head of Public Relations at Air Premia. "We are developing a balanced route portfolio to enhance both customer convenience and profitability."
To book your flight or learn more about Air Premia, please visit https://www.airpremia.com/kr/en.
For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact Seung-shin Park, ss.park@airpremia.com.
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Air Premia Expands Fleet with 6th Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Plans New Routes for 2025
Air Premia Expands Fleet with 6th Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Plans New Routes for 2025
TAIPEI, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, is set to take center stage at COMPUTEX 2025 with its LEADING EDGE showcase—an exclusive preview of next-generation AI-driven innovation. From AI PCs and advanced platforms to immersive displays and future-ready builds, GIGABYTE will demonstrate how its ecosystem is shaping the next era of intelligent and personalized computing.
Embracing the spirit of Enjoy Your AI PC, GIGABYTE will present its latest lineup of AI PCs and desktops designed for both gaming and productivity. Featuring the GiMATE AI agent, the lineup enables natural, seamless laptop control through LLM technology. The AORUS MASTER 18 and 16 deliver high performance with cinema-grade visuals on premium mini-LED and OLED panels. Meanwhile, the GIGABYTE AERO X16, as a Copilot+ PC, and the GIGABYTE GAMING A16 combine ultra-portability with up to14 hours of battery life in slim 16.75mm and 19.45mm chassis, respectively. To ensure peak efficiency, the WINDFORCE INFINITY EX cooling system maintains optimal thermals without compromising design. Also on display, the AORUS SUPREME 5 ICE, an all-white desktop that blends top-tier performance with high-end components and refined aesthetics, exemplifying GIGABYTE's craftsmanship in the AI era.
Reflecting the vision of Powering Your AI, GIGABYTE will also showcase platforms that push the boundaries of scalable AI performance. The AI TOP 500 TRX50 and AI TOP 100 Z890 platforms support multi-node clustering for advanced computing needs. Monitor innovations include the 500Hz FO27Q5P, the world's fastest QHD OLED gaming monitor, and the MO27U2, the world's first 27" 4K 240Hz OLED monitor, both equipped with AI OLED Care for extended panel longevity. GIGABYTE will also debut its latest 800 series motherboards featuring AI-enhanced D5 Bionic Corsa architecture, and showcase its latest graphics solutions powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series and AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs, offering creators and gamers the computing power needed for modern AI applications. PC builds featuring the expanded STEALTH ICE series further highlight GIGABYTE's commitment to DIY-friendly, cable-free design with high aesthetic appeal.
Together, these innovations form a complete ecosystem designed to elevate AI and gaming experiences. The momentum continues with the GIGABYTE LEADING EDGE event on May 19, where new products will be revealed ahead of COMPUTEX 2025. An online keynote follows on May 21, offering a deeper look into GIGABYTE's next-gen breakthroughs. Stay tuned for more updates at https://bit.ly/GIGABYTE_Event_COMPUTEX_2025
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GIGABYTE to Set the LEADING EDGE at COMPUTEX 2025: Showcasing the Future of AI Innovation
