Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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Charles Alcock

South Korean regional airline Hi Air is doubling the size of its fleet with the purchase of two more ATR 72-500 twin turboprops. The carrier, which was formed in 2019 and started operations in February 2020, announced the acquisition on June 24 and said that the aircraft will enter service in August and October.&nbsp;It is purchasing the turboprops from ATR's asset-management portfolio.

 


The start-up&nbsp;currently operates only within South Korea, which was one of the first countries to emerge from a Covid-19 lockdown, allowing domestic travel to resume.&nbsp;The carrier&nbsp;plans to launch&nbsp;services in the next few weeks on five more routes, including the tourist destination Jeju Island.

 


Hi Air,&nbsp;part of the Hi Global Group,&nbsp;is headquartered at Seoul's Gimpo International Airport. It has announced plans to expand its fleet to 10 aircraft and intends to open bases on the islands of Heuksan and Ulleungdo by 2024.

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