Korean Air has released its latest upcycled products, featuring unique name tags and golf ball markers crafted from a retired Boeing 777 aircraft. This marks the airline’s fourth collection of upcycled items from retired aircraft, furthering its commitment to sustainability.
The new collection utilises the skin of a dismantled Boeing 777-200ER, registration number HL7721. First entering service in October 2003, the aircraft completed 11,637 flights to 98 destinations before its retirement in May 2020, having travelled a total of 62,826,262 kilometres.
Repurposed from the aircraft’s fuselage, the name tags and golf ball markers were made from duralumin, a lightweight yet sturdy alloy used in aircraft. The colour of each item varies based on the fuselage section it was sourced from. Each product has its own unique serial number, adding to its collectible value.
The name tags feature a new design inspired by an aircraft tail wing, evoking memories of air travel. Korean Air’s logo is prominently displayed along with the aircraft type and registration number. For a personalised touch, customers can opt to have their name and contact details engraved on the tags, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The golf ball markers come in two distinctive designs. One showcases Korean Air’s logo with the aircraft type and registration number engraved in various colours depending on the fuselage part used. The other design features the traditional Taeguk symbol from the Korean flag on a sky-blue background. Both designs include a magnet on the back for added convenience.
These exclusive upcycled items from HL7721 are now available for purchase through Korean Air’s e-skyshop.
Korean Air has been creating upcycled products using retired aircraft since 2021, as part of its commitment to sustainability, giving customers a chance to own a piece of aviation history while supporting the environment.
