In recognition of its exceptional leadership and contributions to the global aviation industry, Korean Air has been inducted into Air Transport World’s (ATW) Airline Industry Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was held during the ATW’s 50th Annual Airline Industry Achievements Awards in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on May 31, 2024.
For five decades, ATW has been a leading aviation publication, recognizing airlines, industry organizations, and individuals through a rigorous review process conducted by a global panel of editors and analysts. This year, ATW inducted six airlines, including Korean Air, Delta Air Lines, and Emirates; two industry organizations, Pittsburgh Airport and Airlink; and former Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan into the Hall of Fame.
ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker praised Korean Air for setting the bar for Asian and global air transport under the leadership of Walter Cho. She noted that the company’s three consecutive ATW awards for Airline of the Year, Air Cargo Operator, and Excellence in Leadership made its induction into the Hall of Fame a fitting recognition. Walker extended her congratulations to Walter Cho and his team for their exceptional achievements.
