AIRZETA, a newly established South Korean cargo airline, has officially launched operations and designated Vienna Airport as its primary European hub.

The partners signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding on cargo development and long‑term handling agreements, establishing the cornerstone of their strategic collaboration.

The cooperation was formally inaugurated during a signing ceremony at the airport control tower, followed by an exclusive evening reception in Vienna's city center attended by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Austria, Ham Sang Wook, AIRZETA CEO Kwan Sik Kim, and Vienna Airport joint CEO and COO Julian Jäger.

The partnership is expected to expand Vienna Airport's role as a key gateway for international air freight.

"With AIRZETA, we are not only welcoming a new airline to Vienna but gaining a strategic partner in the cargo sector — one that has made a clear commitment to our location. AIRZETA's decision to choose Vienna as its European hub sends a strong signal about the quality and potential of our airport. This strengthens the economic, logistical, and strategic connection between Europe and Korea," said Julian Jäger, joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport.

Kwan Sik Kim, CEO of AIRZETA, noted that Vienna is the ideal launchpad for AIRZETA’s European operations.

"Excellent infrastructure, outstanding handling quality, and the airport’s strategic geographic position made our decision clear. We are excited to begin our journey here and grow alongside our partners," he said.

Ham Sang Wook, the Ambassador of the republic of Korea to Austria, said the new partnership is an important step forward in strengthening air cargo cooperation between Korea and Austria, which will go a long way in expanding the trade between our two countries even further.

Direct Vienna-Korea cargo connection

AIRZETA is operating operate regular cargo flights between Vienna and Seoul-Incheon, Korea's most significant air freight hub.

The announcement said the airline runs six weekly frequencies, ensuring a reliable high-capacity connection between East Asia and Central Europe.

Shipments include auto parts and battery materials, high-value industrial components, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce consignments.

The high-capacity Boeing 747 freighter aircraft used on the route offer efficient processing and substantial payload capability — a key advantage for trade, export industries, and logistics networks across both regions.

AIRZETA focuses on premium cargo services

The newly established, independent cargo airline delivers worldwide air logistics services from Korea.

The company emerges from the merger of Asiana Cargo and Korean Air, two well-established players in the Asian–European freight market, and the subsequent spin-off from Air Incheon.

While Asiana Cargo has served Vienna for many years, AIRZETA now brings Air Incheon's infrastructure and network capabilities to the airport for the first time.

"The launch of AIRZETA represents not only the creation of a new airline, but also a significant strategic upgrade for Vienna Airport: increased cargo volume, enhanced intercontinental connectivity, and a new level of operational collaboration," the airport said.