Upcycled Aviation: Korean Air Transforms Retired Boeing 777-200ER into Unique Collectibles
- Korean Air has released its fourth upcycling goods using retired aircraft, this time transforming the Boeing 777-200ER into unique name tags and ball markers.
- The Boeing 777-200ER, which began flying in October 2003 and was retired in May 2020, has been reborn into these special goods.
- The upcycling goods are made of aluminum alloy duralumin material, making them light and strong.
Korean Air Launches Limited Edition Upcycling Goods
Korean Air has released its fourth upcycling goods using retired aircraft, this time transforming the Boeing 777-200ER into unique name tags and ball markers.
The Boeing 777-200ER, which began flying in October 2003 and was retired in May 2020, has been reborn into these special goods. The aircraft operated 11,637 flights to 98 airports around the world and flew a total of 62,826,262 km.
The upcycling goods are made of aluminum alloy duralumin material, making them light and strong. Depending on the part of the fuselage used, the colors are different, such as sky blue, blue, and red, providing customers with a unique experience. Each product is engraved with a serial number to increase its rarity.
Name Tag Design
The name tag is designed in the shape of a tail wing, with the Korean Air logo enlarged to emphasize the airline identity. The aircraft type and number are engraved to add meaning to the upcycling goods. A service is also being provided to engrave the name and contact information on a first-come, first-served basis for customers who purchase the name tag.
Golf Ball Marker Design
The golf ball marker was released in two designs. The design with the Korean Air logo, aircraft type, and number was applied in various colors depending on the part of the fuselage used. The ball marker with the Taegeuk mark design was unified in sky blue. A magnet was added to the back of the ball marker to enhance the convenience of users.
Purchase Information
The Boeing 777-200ER name tag and ball marker can be purchased online at the ‘Upcycling Goods’ corner of the Korean Air brand goods official sales website, iSky Shop.
Korean Air’s ESG Management
Korean Air has been practicing ESG management since 2021 by launching upcycled products using retired aircraft. This is the fourth upcycling goods release, following previous products made from the Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 747-400, and Boeing 777-200ER.
