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
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Demand Perks Up Ahead of Holiday Season
North American demand for charter growing more strongly than in Europe.
Magellan Jets Guarantees On-time Departures
Members will be compensated with flight hour credits for lost time attributable to late departures.
Engines
China Approves Hartzell Propellers for Several Aircraft
China has issued type certificates covering the use of Hartzell props on the Beech King Air 200, the Piaggio Avanti Evo and the Daher-Socata TBM series.
Engines
Leap 1C Engine Tests Continue as Comac's C919 Takes Shape
Comac told its partners that the first full prototype will be completely assembled by the end of December 2014.
Aircraft
TaxiBot Approved To Enter Service With 737 Fleet
Semi-robotic taxiing system is due to begin commercial operations with Lufthansa.
Aircraft
New Gulfstreams Deliver More Range and Cabin Comfort
The new G500 and G600 have been in the works since 2009.
Avinode Has Rosy Outlook for Air Charter in U.S.
It predicts 3.5-percent year-over-year growth in charter flights in the U.S. next year.
Nexus Buys Wyvern Safety Audit Group from Avinode
Wyvern operator ratings, Wyvern Wingman and Wyvern Registered audits will continue to be available through the Avinode Marketplace
Jetex Set To Open New Operations Center in Brazil
Trip support group Jetex is teaming with Brazil’s JHSF to open an operations center at Catarina Executive Airport.
Jetex Set to Open New Operations Center in Brazil
Trip support group Jetex is teaming with Brazil’s JHSF to open an opreations center at Catarina Executive Airport.
Latest Ultraleather Cabin Materials Are Versatile
Ultraleather and Ultrasuede materials made by Tapis are tough and adaptable for aircraft cabin use.
Charlotte Says It’s the Ideal Landing Spot for Aviation
North Carolina city is attracting growing numbers of aerospace firms.
Nexus Buys Wyvern Safety Audit Group from Avinode
Wyvern operator ratings, Wyvern Wingman and Wyvern Registered audits will continue to be available through the Avinode Marketplace
Aircraft
Aerion’s Supersonic Ambitions Are Boosted by Airbus
Engineers from Aerion and Airbus are working together to advance development of the AS2 supersonic jet.
Rolls-Royce Wins Plaudits for Customer Service
Rolls-Royce has made big investments in boosting its customer and product support infrastructure.
Avinode Sees Stronger Recovery in U.S. Charter Sector
U.S. charter hours set to grow by 3.5 percent in 2015.
SchedAero Launches New Charter Quote Tool
Avinode subsidiary SchedAero is adding charter quote software to its scheduling software portfolio
NBAA 2014 Show Opens With Big Announcements
Exhibitors scrambled to dominate the early news headlines at the 2014 NBAA show in Orlando.
Gulfstream’s Long Beach Center Helps with Completions
Gulfstream has opened a new completions sales and design center in Long Beach.
Jetex Boosts Americas Network With New Miami Office
The Dubai-based trip support group will be more responsive to operators throughout the Americas.
True North Future-Proofs Connectivity with Optelity
Operators of the new Optelity wireless platform will have fixed costs for future updates.
Comlux Gears Up for Completions & Service Growth
Comlux is expanding its Indianapolis completions center to be able to receive widebody aircraft
Rockford’s Aerospace Network Opens Door to Business Aviation
The Illinois city has been successful in attracting aviation and aerospace firms.
New webECHO Portal Gives Full Engine Condition Data
Jet-Care has improved its webECHO online portal.
Aircraft
Aerion’s Supersonic Dream Leaps Toward Reality
Aerion formally launches its partnership with Airbus to jointly develop the AS2 business jet.
Global Jet Capital Broadens Bizjet Finance Options
The company has been launched with an initial $2 billion fund with the backing of three investment firms.
China Approves Level-D Citation CJ1+ Simulator
Chinese authorities have given level-D approval to Frasca’s Citation CJ1+ full flight simulator.
Associated Air Delivers VVIP A330 Green Completion
The A330-200 VVIP completion was AAC’s first widebody Airbus project.
Smart Dimmable Windows Enhance Cabin Comfort
Vision Systems’ Nuance Multizone dimmable windows give passengers easy control over light levels in the cabin.
