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Jinju City announced the achievements of the KAI Rotary Wing Flight Center on its first anniversary, highlighting its role as crucial infrastructure for the local aerospace industry. Completed in December 2024, the center supports Marine Corps and Navy helicopter development through test flights, performance verification, and safety assessments.

KAI invested approximately KRW 47.5 billion in the Gasan General Industrial Complex for the center, with total investments expected to reach KRW 100 billion including future land acquisitions. Jinju City plans to expand industrial activities to include UAVs and future air vehicles (AAVs) and will attract aviation-related government agencies to enhance industrial integration. The city aims to create jobs for young people and boost local industry competitiveness centered around the flight center.