Deals to watch: KAI courts Egypt's 36-jet trainer and light-attack program as sole Korean exhibitor at El Alamein airshow

Korea Aerospace Industries was the only Korean exhibitor at the Egypt International Airshow in El Alamein on September 8 to 10, 2026, where it marketed the FA-50 and a KF-21 and FA-50 high-low mix to the Egyptian Air Force. Egypt is running an acquisition for 36 advanced trainer and light-attack aircraft, a program in which the FA-50 competes against Western and Chinese types. No contract progress has been reported, and earlier talk of a deal for up to 100 aircraft is not supported by current reporting. Next milestone: a downselect or contract, timing unknown.