We aspire to become the leading company in producing aircraft generators and motors, aiming to be a global enterprise capable of safeguarding the future world.
Introducing the footsteps of KAES
2020 ~
2024
January Groundbreaking ceremony for KAES Jinju Plant
2023
September Contract for the export of K-9 self-propelled artillery motor assembly to Poland
2023
July Contract for the export of T-50 main generator to Poland
2023
April Contract for the export of K-2 tank generator to Poland
2023
January Main-Biz certification for management innovation-oriented small and medium-sized enterprise (SME)
2022
July Contract for the export of T-50 main generator to Indonesia
2022
February 3rd contract for T-50 main generator PBL (Performance-Based Logistics)
2022
February Incorporation as a subsidiary company under Kyeongin Tech Co., Ltd.
2020
December Relocation to the current business site
2020
November Incorporation as a subsidiary company under Hanwha Aerospace group
2010 ~
2017
July Development contract for KF-X generator (KAI)
2017
April Relocation of business site (From Gyeongju to Asan)
2016
January Acquired by Hanwha Machinery Division
2015
May Company name change (to KAES Co., Ltd.)
2014
December Acquisition of AS9110 Aerospace Maintenance Organization Quality Management System (AS9110) certification
2014
April Contract for supply of main generator for T-50 export aircraft (Iraq/Philippines) (KAI)
2013
December Second production contract for KHP generator/fan (KAI)
2013
November Maintenance contract for T/FA-50 PBL main generator (KAI)
2013
May Production contract renewal for FA-50 main generator (KAI)
2012
August Certification of overseas product standards (CE) (TÜV NORD)
2011
December Commendation as outstanding defense industry company in contract management field (Ministry of National Defense)
2011
November Awarded the National Green Technology Prize (Prime Minister's Award) for high-speed electric motor technology
2011
August Designated as a New Excellent Technology (NET) holding company (Ministry of Knowledge Economy, No. 0521)
2011
June
Selected as a great company to work for in our region (potential for growth) (Ministry of Knowledge Economy)
Designated as a Promising Export Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (11th Daegu-Gyeongbuk-29)
2010
September Quality assessment certification for repair of generators/motors at the Forestry Aviation Headquarters
2000 ~
2009
June Introduction and operation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
2009
May Delivery of KUH (Surion) prototype flight (generator/voltage regulator/fan/fuel pump motor)
2008
November Certification of Defense Quality Management System (KDS 0050-9000) (Defense Technology Quality Institute)
2006
May Additional designation of defense industry items (KHP generator/fan)
2005
April Selection as subcontractor for Wire Harness assembly for T-50 (KAI)
2004
May Designation as a supplier for LIG Nex1 Ltd.
2004
March Designation as a defense industry company (Ministry of National Defense/Ministry of Industry and Resources)
2003
December Relocation of business premises
2003
August Selection as a Technology Innovation Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (INNO-BIZ)
2003
June Selection as “Technology Development Pilot Company" by Korea Development Bank
2003
January Acquisition of International Aerospace and Defense Quality Management System (AS 9100) certification
2002
October Selection as a developer for mass production localization of T-50 Advanced Trainer main/emergency generator (Ministry of National Defense/KAI)
2002
June Establishment of corporate research center (Korean Industrial Technology Association: No. 20021751)
2002
April Acquisition of LIG Nex1 Ltd. Quality Assurance System certification
2002
February Membership registration for Seoul National University BK21 Mechanical Field Research Personnel Training Project
2001
December
election as the main agency for Aerospace Technology Development Project (Development of Actuator Motor for Aircraft: Ministry of Industry and Resources/KATRA)
Designation as a Military Service Exemption Company
2001
July Venture Company Registration (KAIST Technology Evaluation Company): Localization and maintenance/development of aircraft components
2001
May Acquisition of a certified maintenance facility from U.S. Hamilton Sundstrand
2001
March Technology partnership with U.S. Hamilton Sundstrand (Manufacture/maintenance of aircraft components)
2001
January Selection as a demonstration target for establishment of aviation quality certification system (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
2000
December Selection as the main agency for Aerospace Technology Development Project (Development of Aircraft Generator: Ministry of Industry and Resources/KATRA)
2000
November Signing of Representative Agreement with U.S. Advanced Industries
2000
September Designation as supplier for U.S. Lockheed Martin (Vendor No. 009078)
1990 ~
1999
November Designation of Air Force Supply Account Code (GF549)
1999
September Registration as a supplier for Samsung Techwin (now Hanwha Aerospace)
1999
August Establishment of Gyeongju Jeonjang Co., Ltd.