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North Korean national airline introduces new domestic taxi service

North Korean national airline introduces new domestic taxi service

Introduction of new service will also boost Pyongyang taxi capacity

North Korean national airline introduces new domestic taxi service
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 14, 2015
Wonsan Airport nears completion, with potential for impact on tourism and economy
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Wonsan Airport nears completion, with potential for impact on tourism and economy

Newly renovated international airport could reverse losses caused by sanctions preventing Japanese vessels docking

Wonsan Airport nears completion, with potential for impact on tourism and economy
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 30, 2015
Imagery reveals renovations of Pyongyang airfields

Imagery reveals renovations of Pyongyang airfields

North Korea developing airports around country for economic, military benefits

Imagery reveals renovations of Pyongyang airfields
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi May 28, 2015
Playing with toys: North Korea’s odd looking air force drill

Playing with toys: North Korea’s odd looking air force drill

The Korean People's Air Force drill criticized by South Korea, but could be useful for visualization

Playing with toys: North Korea’s odd looking air force drill
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 21, 2015
N. Korea manufacturing own light aircraft

N. Korea manufacturing own light aircraft

North Korean-produced aircraft reproductions of foreign designs

N. Korea manufacturing own light aircraft
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi April 1, 2015
Imagery reveals changes at Wonsan area airfields
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Imagery reveals changes at Wonsan area airfields

Updated satellite imagery reveals further construction, developments at three airfields

Imagery reveals changes at Wonsan area airfields
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi February 17, 2015
Kim Jong Un may use Cessna aircraft

Kim Jong Un may use Cessna aircraft

Small airfield near Kim compound raises question about Kim’s personal aircraft

Kim Jong Un may use Cessna aircraft
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi January 21, 2015
Wonsan airport undergoing major renovation, expansion
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Wonsan airport undergoing major renovation, expansion

N. Korea implementing plan to expand airport, support growing economic activity in region

Wonsan airport undergoing major renovation, expansion
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi January 19, 2015
Air Koryo cargo plane again used by North Korean air force

Air Koryo cargo plane again used by North Korean air force

Despite military utility, plane is little threat to South Korean air defenses

Air Koryo cargo plane again used by North Korean air force
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 18, 2014
Is North Korea trying to revitalize the image of its air force & airline?
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Is North Korea trying to revitalize the image of its air force & airline?

Aesthetic changes, media attention, and Kim’s flying habits have propaganda use for air services

Is North Korea trying to revitalize the image of its air force & airline?
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi May 11, 2014