Korea’s Air Pohang to suspend flights while it replaces all of its jets
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On last Thursday, regional Korean airline Air Pohang said that it will temporarily suspend flight services next month while it replaces all of its existing passenger jets. In February, Air Pohang began services with two Bombardier 50-seater CRJ-200 aircrafts – one each on the Pohang-Gimpo and the Pohang-Jeju Island routes.
The company said that it will replace the two CRJ-200s with three Airbus A319 aircrafts by the end of March.
As the CRJ-200 model has not been in production since 2007, the company said it has experienced difficulties in securing parts for the planes when repairs have had to be made.
Air Pohang is based in the industrial city of Pohang, about 370 kilometers (230 miles) southeast of Seoul.
Asia’s fourth largest economy has two full-service carriers: Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. It also has six low-cost airlines: Jin Air, Jeju Air, Air Busan, Air Seoul, Eastar Jet and T’way Air.
Questions & Answers
Q.Why is Air Pohang replacing its current aircraft fleet?
Why is Air Pohang replacing its current aircraft fleet?
Air Pohang is replacing its current jets because the CRJ-200 model has not been in production since 2007. This has led to difficulties for the company in securing necessary parts for repairs when maintenance is required.
Q.Which routes will be affected by Air Pohang's temporary flight suspension?
Which routes will be affected by Air Pohang's temporary flight suspension?
The flights affected by the temporary suspension will be the Pohang-Gimpo and Pohang-Jeju Island routes. Air Pohang currently operates one aircraft on each of these two routes.
Q.When did Air Pohang originally begin its flight services?
When did Air Pohang originally begin its flight services?
Air Pohang began its flight services in February. It launched operations with two Bombardier 50-seater CRJ-200 aircraft, serving routes between Pohang and Gimpo, and Pohang and Jeju Island.
Q.What type of aircraft will Air Pohang use after the replacement period?
What type of aircraft will Air Pohang use after the replacement period?
After the replacement period, Air Pohang will operate three Airbus A319 aircraft. These new jets are intended to replace the two Bombardier CRJ-200 models currently in service with the airline.
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