Irvine Vice Mayor Tammy Kim last week visited the PLANA R&D Centre in Incheon, Korea, to explore collaborative opportunities around economic development and technology innovation.
During her visit, Kim engaged in productive discussions with PLANA’s leading researchers and executives, gaining valuable insights into the latest advancements and emerging technologies being developed at the facility around advanced air mobility.
Her visit ties into her efforts to promote economic development and provide support to Korean businesses looking to expand into the US. She expressed her enthusiasm for the potential collaborations between Irvine and PLANA, recognising the mutual benefits the partnerships can bring to both regions. She also emphasised the importance of fostering international cooperation and leveraging the strengths of each region’s technological expertise to drive innovation and economic growth.
“As a Korean American, I look forward to the fruitful partnerships that will arise from this venture and the advancements we will achieve together,” she added.
“Irvine thrives as an aerospace hub with prominent players like Parker Aerospace, Unical Aviation, and Zephyr Aerospace. The AAM industry is also expanding, with emerging air taxi developers OverAir and Supernal.
Braden Kim, CEO of PLANA, continued: “Collaborating with the city on policy, business, and infrastructure development paves the way for a new era in AAM. Together, we will revolutionise urban air mobility and shape the future of the industry.”
PLANA recently opened an office in Irvine, CA to accommodate the FAA certification process and expand its market presence.
