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
Aircraft
Farnborough International Innovates To Keep Show Relevant
Farnborough International organizers have invested in a substantial re-development of Hall 1 and other show amenities.
Maintenance and Modifications
GE's Digital Initiative Is Driving Uncertainty Out of Operations
GE and partners are finding new ways to harvest so-called Big Data to improve the efficiency of customer operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
IAI's Bedek Ready to Expand Freighter Conversion Options
IAI's Bedek division is working on supplemental type certificates to convert Boeing 737-700s and -800s into freighters.
Engines
Integrated Nacelle Systems Take Flight On Global 7000 and C919
Nexcelle is pioneering new nacelle technology that promises savings in terms of fuel burn and maintenance costs.
Regulations and Government
Gulf Diplomatic Crisis Blocks Qatar's Aircraft from Airspace
Qatar Airways and several local Gulf carriers cancelled flights in the wake of a Saudi-led, politically-motivated airspace closure.
Aircraft
Sapphire Pegasus Awards Honor Business Aviation Stars
The Sapphire Pegasus Awards Gala Dinner was held in the Czech capital Prague.
Accidents
Bizav Needs More Focus on Upset Recovery Training, Say Experts
Expert claims bizav pilots now have little experience of high altitude hand flying.
Maintenance and Modifications
European Group Predicts Boom in China Bizav's MRO Needs
Jet Maintenance Solutions says deliveries of new business aircraft to China have peaked.
Aircraft
Bizav Set For High Profile at 2017 Dubai Airshow
Business jets will account for a quarter of all aircraft on display at Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport.
Aircraft
Business Aircraft Set to Flock to Next Farnborough Show
Bombardier is among several bizav OEMs increasing the size of their exhibition space.
Regulations and Government
EBACE Conference Sessions Promotes Environmental Best Practice
EBAA says business aviation companies need to do more than just reduce CO2 emissions.
Regulations and Government
EBACE Conference Sessions Promotes Environmental Best Practice
EBAA says business aviation companies need to do more than just reduce CO2 emissions.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Europe Remains An Aircraft Trading Hub, Says Broker Jetcraft
One fifth of all aircraft transactions conducted by Jetcraft 2016 were in Europe.
Engines
New Technology Drives Expansion of Pratt's Engine Family
Pratt & Whitney Canada's new PW800 turbofans are close to entering service with Gulfstream's new G500 and G600 jets.
Engines
Rolls Further Improves Missed Trip and AOG Response Rates
Improved parts availability and engine health monitoring are key drivers of reduced missed trip rates and improved AOG response for Rolls-Royce operators.
Charter & Fractional
Zetta Jet Keeps Spreading Its Wings Across Continents
Singapore-based Zetta Jet has a strong presence in Asia and North America, but can also fly charter clients to and from Europe.
FBOs
Chauffeur Expertise Completes the Private Aviation Experience
Limousine provider Drivania's investment in supporting the business aviation sector has resulted in well above average growth rates.
Security
Custom Jet Charters Approved For DCA Security Access
Exclusive group's Custom Jet Charters has completed DASSP certification allowing access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Charter & Fractional
Integration of Luxaviation and ExecuJet Reaches a New Level
The combined companies now benefit from a new central operations support department, based in the UK.
Aircraft
Business Aircraft Deliveries Largely Subdued in 1Q 2017
GAMA reported an overall 6.5 percent increase in business aircraft deliveries for the first quarter of 2016, but results varied among manufacturers.
Engines
GE's New Turboprop Engine Family Has Deep Roots in Europe
GE will build its new Advanced Turboprop engine in the Czech Republic.
Avionics
Jeppesen Switches To The Weather Company As New Data Provider
IBM's The Weather Company will provide all weather data for Jeppesen's flight operations systems.
Aircraft
Business Aviation Is Now Clear Priority For Pilatus
The new Pilatus PC-24 business jet is due to enter service at the end of 2017.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Pauses As Fleet Surge Passes The 70-Jet Mark
Fast-growing private lift provider is now ready to look beyond Bombardier for future growth.
Aircraft
Maintenance Provider Reports Increased Bizav Flying Activity
Business aircraft traffic was higher in the first quarter of 2017 than in the last quarter of 2016.
Aircraft
Analyst Sees Grounds for Optimism In Europe's Bizav Market
Brian Foley says improved political stability, stronger stock markets and an stabilized euro currency could be a good combination for the industry.
Regulations and Government
AIN Blog: U.S. Aero Industry Uneasy Over Trump's Mexico Tariff
It remains unclear whether U.S. President Trump will fulfill his pledge to introduce a 20 percent tariff on goods imported from Mexico.
FBOs
Ross Long Beach FBO Cleared For Washington DCA Access
DCA Gateway approval is granted by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration.
Rotorcraft
China's Hubei Tongcheng Orders Pair of Bell 505s
Chinese operator will use helicopters for crop spraying.
Charter & Fractional
Business Aviation Asia Launches Alliance with Luxaviation
Hong Kong-based BAA and Europe's Luxaviation group will manage aircraft for owners across Greater China.
