Airlines
Korean Carriers Subject to Government Safety Probe
A mandate for a safety overview of Korean carriers includes inspection of Boeing 737NG operators.
An Asiana Airlines Airbus A380 takes off from Los Angeles International Airport. (Photo: Flickr: Creative Commons (BY) by beltz6)
An Asiana Airlines Airbus A380 takes off from Los Angeles International Airport. (Photo: Flickr: Creative Commons (BY) by beltz6)

Mounting concerns over a rash of recent incidents varying from engine fires to component malfunctions have prompted South Korea’s transport ministry to carry out a two-step emergency safety check on all local carriers, beginning next month.