Charles Alcock
Managing Editor
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.
Latest from Charles Alcock
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Flight Deck Upgrades Lengthen Bizjet Lifetimes
The avionics upgrades available for aircraft with Honeywell flight decks also helps preserve the value of older jets.
Regulations and Government
Cayman Islands Registry Offers Soft Landing For Bizjets
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands promises convenience, privacy and tax advantages.
Aircraft
Middle East Still An Oasis For Bizav Growth, Says MEBAA
### The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Show will be held in Dubai from December 6-8.
FBOs
Rising Traffic Drives Americas Expansion For Trip Supporter Jetex
Jetex is preparing to acquire another FBO in South America
Training and Workforce
Nexus AgreesTo Open Training Academy in Southwest China
Nexus Flight Operations is partnering with China's Sichuan Gang Tai General Aviation.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Expands Portfolio with Brokerage Services
QS Partners will help clients to buy or sell whole aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Election 2016: Crunching the Numbers To Find Bizav’s Best Friend
Aircraft delivery numbers and GDP stats provide inconclusive proof of whether bizav fares better under Democratic or Republican administrations.
Aircraft
CEPA Expo Boosts Bizav Growth in Central, Eastern Europe
The seventh annual CEPA Expo show will be held in the Czech capital Prague from October 18-20.
Airports
TaxiBot Ready To Cut Cost and Carbon Footprint for Taxiing
The TaxiBot vehicle burns a small fraction of the fuel expended by a typical airline to taxi to its takeoff position.
Aircraft
EBAA To Stage Air Ops Europe Show in Cannes
Air Ops Europe is aimed at companies involved in all aspects of ground support for business aviation.
Business Jet Builders Are in Brazil for the Long Haul
Manufacturers continue to see promise in the nation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Pushes for 100-Mbps In-flight Connectivity by 2018
New ground-based technology will boost connectivity speeds for business and commercial aircraft
Charter & Fractional
U.S. Market Boost Leads to Mixed Results at Gama Aviation
Strong growth in the U.S. market compensated for a dip in revenues in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for bizav services group Gama Aviation.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Drone World Show Builds On Ascent of Commercial UAS
The second annual Drone World Expo show will be held in San Jose, California, from November 15-16.
Charter & Fractional
Stratajet Charter Booking Platform Launches in U.S. Market
Charter customers can book their own flights through Stratajet.com, which includes real-time aircraft availability and pricing.
Aircraft
Synerjet Prevê Aumento de Vendas do Pilatus PC‑12 na América Latina
A Synerjet Brasil é a distribuidora do PC-12 através
Aircraft
Gulfstream vê recuperação regional favorecendo seus jatos
A Gulfstream Aerospace possui agora cerca de 200 aeronaves baseados na América Latina.
Aircraft
Citation Latitude Receberá Aprovação Brasileira em Breve
Encabeçando as aeronaves da Textron Aviation expostas na LABACE, o médio-porte Latitude deverá começar entregas à região em breve.
Aircraft
Embraer Adds Third Prototype to E190-E2 Flight-test Program
Embraer will use four prototypes to complete type certification for the E190-E2 airliner by the end of the first half of 2018.
Airlines
IATA Presses Egypt To Release Blocked Airline Revenues
IATA says that Egyptian foreign currency exchange restrictions have resulted in $275 million of airline revenues being trapped in the country.
Aircraft
Mitsubishi Seeks To Restart Aborted MRJ Ferry Flight
MRJ pilots returned the first prototype to Mitsubishi's base in Nagoya after encountering issues with the regional jet's air management system.
Rotorcraft
New Orders Show Latin American Rotorcraft Market Still Alive, Says Bell
This week at LABACE, Bell Helicopter is displaying a VIP-configured 429, a 407GXP and a mockup of the new 505.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Sees Latin American Uptick Playing to Its Strengths
Gulfstream Aerospace now has around 200 aircraft based across Latin America.
Aircraft
Brazil’s LABACE 2016 Show Set To Open in São Paulo
The 13th LABACE show in São Paulo should be an indicator as to whether Brazilian business aviation is turning the corner on its troubles.
Airlines
Cost-cutting Drives Record Profits at Qantas
The Transformation Qantas initiative to reduce costs has resulted in an impressive turnaround in the fortunes of the Australian carrier.
Aircraft
Piaggio CEO Steps Down After Pledge On Avanti's Future
The Piaggio board has replaced CEO Carlo Logli on an interim basis with chief operating officer Renato Vaghi.
Aircraft
Stratasys Rolls Out New 3D Printing Demonstrators
With some input from Boeing, Stratasys's new approaches to 3D printing and additive manufacturing are set to break through the technology's limitations.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Inmarsat OKs Honeywell JetWave for GX Aviation Broadband
Inmarsat's final type approval certification of JetWave hardware clears the way for its use for GX Aviation broadband connection on multiple aircraft.
Piaggio Seeks To Reassure Operators over Avanti’s Future
Piaggio insists that it will keep producing the Avanti, while admitting that product support needs to improve.
FBOs
Baltic Bizav Forum Host Modernizes To Support Growth
Despite stagnating traffic levels in many parts of Europe, Latvia-based Flight Consulting Group says it is supporting a growing number of flights.
