Seoul, July 7 -- South Korea's largest airline, Korean Air, said that it is broadening its role in the global aerospace sector, leveraging its long-standing expertise in aircraft manufacturing, military aviation support, and maintenance services, reports Korea Herald.

The airline company has supplied key components for numerous Boeing aircraft and has been supplying wing structures for the Boeing 747 since 1986.

Currently, the airline produces five major structural parts for the 787, with annual production projected to exceed 120 units as the aviation industry rebounds post-pandemic. It has delivered over 1,200 units since 2007.

Additionally, in partnership with Airbus, Korean Air has supplied approximately 4,200 sharklets for the A320...