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
Airports
Cannes Slots Work, Though a Little Too Well
The requirement for takeoff and landing slots has been suspended at France’s Cannes-Mandelieu Airport during the winter months, but the slot system might b
FBOs
FBO firm turns attention to Thailand
The ASA Group is preparing to establish a pair of FBOs in Thailand through a deal that would see it take over the management of the Thai government’s VIP t
Charter & Fractional
Revenues up at Air Partner
Charter broker Air Partner has reported strong growth in both sales and profits for its financial year that ended on July 31.
Charter & Fractional
European start-ups launch VLJ air taxis
Blink is stepping up its low-cost European air-taxi network with the introduction of three more Cessna Citation Mustangs due to have entered the fleet arou
Charter & Fractional
Market Shifting, Say Top Brokers
Leading executive charter brokers arguably offer the best overview of current market conditions because they deal with such a broad spread of operators fro
MEBA event poised to hit its stride as Mideast bizav thrives
The prolific growth of the Middle East market for business aviation should be clearly apparent at the second Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show this
Charter & Fractional
Slowing world ecomonies affect international charter operations
At face value, the marked decline in leading western European economies would seem to mean an inevitable dip in the fortunes of executive charter operators
Charter & Fractional
Elite jets fulfills Arabian promise
Elite Jets Fulfills Arabian PromiseThe recently forged alliance between Dubai-based Elite Jets and Jet Aviation is a prime illustrat
Charter & Fractional
UK-based Air Partner Reports Charter Demand Growth
London-based aircraft charter broker Air Partner has reported strong growth in both sales and profits for its fiscal year that ended on July 31.
Olver’s absence could be a good sign for troubled Grob
Negotiations in Europe between Grob Aerospace and an undisclosed prospective new investor have continued into a third day.
In talks with new investor, Grob pulls out of show
Grob Aerospace is holdings talks in Europe this week with an undisclosed prospective new investor.
Bizjets bulk of Dassault’s sales
Sales of Dassault’s Falcon line held up well during the first half of this year, compensating for a dip on the military side of its business.
Airports
PremiAir Moves Fixed-wing Ops to Oxford
PremiAir is set to complete the relocation of its Hawker Beechcraft authorized service center to Oxford from Blackbushe Airport near Farnborough early this
FBOs
ExecuJet opens two facilities this month`
ExecuJet South Africa is set to move into its new FBO at Cape Town International Airport this month.
Airports
London airports
London is one of the world’s most crowded and congested cities, but business aircraft operators flying to the British capital are spoiled for choice when i
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Loan Repayment Becomes More Challenging
The specter of aircraft repossessions is starting to loom larger over the business aviation community as more owners struggle to repay loans, according to
Jet Aviation poised to ride out economic storm
Economic conditions in major Western countries are not looking good.
TBM Gets Sales Boost in Russia
EADS Socata has appointed Infinity Aviation its aircraft sales representative for Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
Safety
Tempus adds video link to medical emergency kit
For medical emergencies in which only the help of a doctor will do, RDT (Booth No.
Safety
Jetnet celebrates 20-year milestone
Jetnet, the business aircraft market research company, is celebrating 20 years of operation by showcasing its Aviation Business Index (ABI) service, Helico
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
With court reprieve, Grob staves off bankruptcy
Grob Aerospace CEO Niall Olver has been given more time to secure fresh investors for the insolvent German manufacturer of the SPn light business jet.
Charter & Fractional
JetBird Obtains Funding To Get Off the Ground
European very light jet air-taxi start-up JetBird has raised an additional $14.2 million (€10 million) in launch capital by selling a 9.3-percent stake to
Farnborough Aircraft Files Bankruptcy
UK-based Farnborough Aircraft filed for bankruptcy protection on September 12.
Rotorcraft
Mi-171s One Hero after Chinese Earthquake
Operators of Mil helicopters meeting at Russia’s Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP) in late July heard how the Mil-171 led rescue operations for victims of the
Charter & Fractional
Jet Republic Throws Down Gauntlet to NetJets Europe
Jet Republic today announced the launch of a major new European fractional ownership, lease and block charter program and revealed itself as the previously
Cabin Interior and Electronics
BAE converts RJs for bizav
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft this year will deliver six more of its corporate-configured, four-engine Avro RJs for a variety of business and government op
FBOs
Kuala Lumpur FBO welcomes bizav
ExecuJet Aviation and Hawker Pacific have begun operating the new Skypark FBO at Kuala Lumpur’s Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport.
