Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)'s subsidiary Korea Aerospace Service (KAEMS) announced on the 4th that it has signed a contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration and the Republic of Korea Air Force for the KF-16 fighter jet's airframe painting project.
This project, valued at 13 billion won, aims to improve the painting quality of the KF-16 fighter jet. KAEMS plans to carry out the work based on its past experience and facilities for military aircraft painting and coding. The company has previously painted the airframes of 37 KF-16s.
KAEMS is a government-designated specialized company for military and civilian aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). It has been engaged in major repairs and modifications, as well as painting projects for both military and commercial aircraft.
Baek Ki-hong, CEO of KAEMS, said, "We will expand our business into the painting sector for domestic aircraft and special mission aircraft, including not only the KF-16 but also the T-50 and KF-21."