Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is a South Korean manufacturer of aircraft, aerostructures and space systems, headquartered in Sacheon. Its aviation portfolio includes the T-50/FA-50 trainer and light-combat family, KT-1 trainer, KF-21 fighter, KUH Surion and light armed and civil helicopters, uncrewed aircraft, and aircraft maintenance and upgrades. Its satellite work includes CAS500, KOMPSAT and GEO-KOMPSAT programmes. In CAS500, joint design with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute transfers satellite-development capability into industry, with KAI leading follow-on spacecraft development and production infrastructure. KAI has also participated in KSLV-II launch-vehicle system integration and first-stage propellant-tank development. These industrial roles connect Korea's aircraft supply chain with national satellite and launch programmes.