KAI showcases latest fighters, helicopters at Egypt air show

This photo shows Korea Aerospace Industries KAI showcasing its multi-purpose fighter FA-50 to Egyptian officials in Egypt International Air Show EIAS held from Sept 3 to 5 2024 Courtesy of KAI — Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) showcases its multi-purpose fighter FA-50 at the Egypt International Air Show held from Sept. 3 to 5, 2024. Courtesy of KAI

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), one of the country's largest aerospace and defense companies, said on Wednesday it is showcasing aircraft at the Egypt International Air Show (EIAS) in El Alamein, aiming to expand its presence in African and Middle Eastern markets.

The three-day event, which opened Tuesday, features about 200 companies from 80 countries displaying approximately 50 military and commercial aircraft. KAI is presenting its FA-50 multi-purpose fighter, KF-21 next-generation fighter and light armed helicopter.

KAI is also promoting its unmanned aerial systems, including combat drones and the Next-generation Air Combat System (NACS), which integrates manned and unmanned aircraft. The company has installed an FA-50 simulator at the exhibition to offer test flights to Air Force officials from the region.

Egypt, currently pursuing a large-scale advanced trainer aircraft program, is viewed as a key market in the Africa-Middle East region. KAI plans to meet with high-ranking Egyptian officials, including the defense minister, to discuss potential business collaborations.

"Egypt will become a crucial hub encompassing both the African and Middle Eastern markets," said KAI CEO Kang Goo-young. "We aim to successfully lead various defense cooperation efforts between Korea and Egypt, highlighting the excellence of the FA-50."

Park Sae-jin swatchsjp@ajunews.com

KAI showcases latest fighters, helicopters at Egypt air show

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