South Korea’s Aero K launches operations

South Korean carrier Aero K has commenced scheduled domestic flights, becoming the country’s eighth low-cost carrier. The official launch of operations on 15 April comes more than three months since the carrier received its air operator’s certificate for international and domestic air transport operations. The carrier began operations with a sole Airbus A320ceo, a 14-year-old example registered HL8384. Its first flight was between Cheongju, a city south of Seoul which the carrier is based at, and the popular South Korean island of Jeju. Aero K intends to operate up to three A320s at the start of operations, with aircraft leased from Carlyle Aviation Partners. The start-up airline told Yonhap News Agency that it is “considering receiving” the remaining two jets in July, “depending on market conditions”. The airline plans to expand into international operations, flying to points in China, Taiwan and Vietnam. <br/>