Aviation
Information related to aviation in and around the DPRK
North Korean jets sent to China may have been cargo planes, imagery suggests
New satellite imagery shows movement of 3 Air Koryo cargo planes, possibly to Shenyang airport on Monday
May 18, 2022
North Korean jets fly to China to pick up pandemic supplies: Sources
Multiple round trips in recent days appear to be first Air Koryo international flights since early 2020
May 17, 2022
Imagery casts doubt over North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ICBM claims
NK Pro analysis finds state TV aired footage of Hwasong-17 test likely shot on March 16 or before, not March 24
March 25, 2022
Missile launches from Pyongyang airport endanger aircraft and nearby residents
Debris on runways can cause significant plane damage, discouraging airlines from flying there in future
March 17, 2022
North Korea begins demolishing military base to build greenhouse farm
Farm project comes amid nationwide food shortages and is latest military installation to be repurposed in recent years
February 11, 2022
Rare flight through North Korean airspace comes as cruise missiles soar
Airlines seldom fly over the DPRK due to risks from such missile tests and to avoid sanctions complications
January 25, 2022
4 flights, 63 defectors and 670K barrels of oil: North Korea’s 2021 in numbers
Data tells the story of a year in which DPRK retreated even further inward as the COVID-19 pandemic raged on
January 5, 2022
Fasten your seatbelt: Traveling in Soviet chic on North Korea’s domestic flights
Low demand and an aging fleet mean passengers can expect a unique trip but bumpy ride
October 6, 2021
DPRK discusses laws on youth education, local development and economic planning
Top officials also call for execution of ‘recycling law’ to promote using resources and equipment available at home
September 28, 2021
North Korea eyes China trade restart as COVID-19 import zone activity ramps up
Disinfection facility at border linked to 'grave' COVID incident sees heavy construction amid reports of 'food crisis'
July 29, 2021
