Air Premia Expands Fleet with Eighth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Air Premia, South Korea’s leading hybrid service carrier (HSC), has taken delivery of its eighth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking a significant milestone in its ambitious fleet expansion and global route growth strategy. The new aircraft arrived on June 25, equipped with Rolls-Royce engines and offering a 344-seat configuration—including 35 premium economy and 309 standard economy seats.

The addition enhances Air Premia’s operational capacity and supports its mission to deliver smart, value-driven travel on mid- to long-haul routes. Following standard inspections, the Dreamliner will be deployed to boost service reliability and allow for increased frequencies on existing high-demand routes, while also enabling the launch of new international destinations.

Currently, Air Premia operates eight international routes: four in the Asia-Pacific region—Bangkok, Tokyo Narita, Da Nang, and Hong Kong—and four transpacific routes—Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Honolulu. With the second aircraft delivery in 2025 and a fourth spare engine also in preparation, the airline is reinforcing its operational stability and flexibility as it eyes further growth in the second half of the year.

"This eighth aircraft is more than just a fleet addition—it represents a key milestone in expanding our global network," an Air Premia spokesperson said. "We remain committed to delivering safe, on-time operations and building long-term trust with our customers."

Air Premia’s hybrid model blends affordable pricing with premium onboard services, positioning it uniquely in the competitive long-haul market. Backed by new ownership—following AP Holdings’ (Tire Bank Group) recent acquisition of a 70% stake—Air Premia is now poised to solidify its role as a next-generation carrier offering smarter ways to fly across the globe.