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
Satcom Direct Provides International Training
Training programs provide Satcom Direct customers with greater knowledge of satellite communications technology.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Global Jet Capital Offers Wider Finance Options
New business aircraft finance group Global Jet Capital has been launched with an initial $2 billion fund.
New Gulfstreams Deliver More Range and Cabin Comfort
The new G500 and G600 models have been in the works since 2009.
Gulfstream Makes Big Investments in Savannah
The new buildings are part of a sustained wave of infrastructure investment by Gulfstream.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet-Care Adds PT6 to Engine Test Portfolio
The condition of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6 turboprops can now be monitored through gas path analysis.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Unmasks Two New Fly-by-wire Large-cabin Jets
New G500 will have a range of up to 5,000 nm, while its G600 larger sibling will be able to fly up to 6,200 nm.
Bizav Growing at MEBAA Conference Host Country Jordan
The number of business aircraft operators in Jordan is growing by 2.7 percent annually.
Nextant Delivers First 400XTi to the UK
British charter operator SaxonAir will operate the first Nextant remanufactured jet in the UK.
Aircraft
New Gulfstreams Deliver More Range and Cabin Comfort
The new G500 and G600 models have been in the works since 2009.
Engines
CFM's Leap Engine Begins Flight-test Program
CFM's Leap series of turbofans will power the Airbus A320neo, the Boeing 737 Max and the Comac C919 narrowbodies.
Aircraft
Boeing Sees Air Freight Traffic Bouncing Back
Boeing' latest World Air Cargo Forecast predicts that the sector will more than double in volume by 2033.
Avionics
FAA Orders Replacement of 737 and 777 Display Units
An FAA airworthiness directive will require the replacement of thousands of Honeywell display units in the cockpits of Boeing 737s and 777s.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Bank Boosts Capital of Two African Regional Carriers
Air Cote d'Ivoire and ASKY are both receiving fresh capital injections from the West African Development Bank
Flying Classroom Departs For Global Education Tour
Barrington Irving is using a Hawker 400XP to deliver STEM+ education programs across seven continents.
Airbus Expands in Asia with New Thai Flight Ops Venture
Airbus Flight Operations Services in Bangkok will produce electronic versions of flight operations manuals.
Charter & Fractional
Summer’s End Brings Dip in Air Charter Demand
Air charter demand in Europe and North America is set to soften, but overall levels of demand are ahead of this time last year.
JetExpo 2014 Opens at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport
The threat of further economic sanctions against Russia has not deterred international business aviation exhibitors at this week's JetExpo show.
Bell Boosts Helicopter Sales and Deliveries in Russia
On the first day of the JetExpo show, Bell Helicopter announced two more sales to Russian clients.
JetExpo Bizav Show Set to Open in Moscow
Russian business aviation show features maintenance specialists
Maintenance and Modifications
Falcon 7X AD Requires Landing-gear Pin Replacement
Some pintle pins in Falcon 7X main landing gear were incorrectly protected against corrosion.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Names ABS Jets as New Czech Service Center
Prague-based ABS Jets will be a dealership and service center for Honeywell avionics.
UAS Ready to Support Growing Traffic Out of Russia
Trip support specialist UAS sees increased business aviation traffic between Russia and other key emerging markets in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
LABACE Show Points to Latin America’s Potential
Manufacturers unveil plans to boost product support in Brazil.
Engines
NextGen Trents Advance With Composite Fan Tests
Rolls-Royce is preparing to flight test the new composite carbon/titanium fan system that form part of the Advance and UltraFan technology packages.
JetExpo Business Aviation Show Set to Open in Moscow
Business aviation sees little impact from sanctions against Russia, but industry remains concerned about new restrictions.
Malaysian Airlines to Cut Jobs and Routes in Restructuring
Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Kazanah is trying to rescue MAS with a $1.9 billion capital injection and comprehensive restructuring.
Qantas Reports Big Loss as Restructuring Kicks In
Costs associated with layoffs and early fleet retirement account for much of the A$2.8 billion loss at Australian flagcarrier Qantas.
Engines
GE Finalizes New Composite for 9X Fan Blades
The use of fewer, lighter fan blades will reduce engine weight, contributing to reduced fuel burn.
Farnborough Show Orders Boost U.S. Manufacturing Data
New airliner and aerospace equipment orders announced at Farnborough resulted in a massive boost for U.S. durable goods manufacturing.
