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
European VLJ Pioneer Globe Air Preps To Refresh Fleet
Austria-based Globe Air is trying to decide between stick with Cessna's smallest Citations for its light jet fleet, or switching to Embraer's Phenom 100.
Rotorcraft
Slow Market Doesn't Dent Sikorsky's Investment In Progress
Sikorsky has continued to spend on technology to improve the value proposition of rotorcraft and on better supporting its customers.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Lessor Waypoint Sees Offshore Sector Bouncing Back
Waypoint Leasing says lease rates for its S-92 and AW139 helicopters have increased, in part due to increased offshore energy industry demand.
Regulations and Government
Cloud-based Solution Eases Manual-management Headaches
Web Manuals has added improvements to the collaborative working features of its system for updating operations manuals.
Rotorcraft
Pakistan Orders Additional AW139 Helicopters from Leonardo
An unspecified number of AW139s will join an earlier batch ordered in August 2016.
Aircraft
Austrian Government Files Deception Charges Over Eurofighter Deal
Airbus statement says the allegations over a 2003 sale are unfounded and without warning.
Charter & Fractional
New TripManager Features Help Charter Brokers
Avinode has introduced improvements to its TripManager software to make it easier for brokers to prepare charter quotes and manage travel plans.
FBOs
SEA Prime Offers Bizcraft OEMs Mx Space In Milan
SEA Prime has hangar space available at Milan Linate Airport and wants to boost available line maintenance service there.
FBOs
Trip Planner Flightworx Creates Client Services Dept.
The UK-based company aims to provide more streamlined service to operators.
Aircraft
NBAA Conference Will Show How Courage Shapes Leadership
NBAA’s 2017 Leadership Conference will be held in Miami from February 14-16
Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Balances F-35 Cost Reduction, Profit Goals
The manufacturer is close to concluding a contract for F-35 low-rate initial production lot 10, CEO Marillyn Hewson told analysts.
Airports
Flights to Nigeria Face Disruption with Abuja Airport Closure
Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is due to close for at least six weeks from March 8.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Settles Corruption Case with $812 Million in Fines
The UK's Serious Fraud Office found that intermediaries gave improper payments and gifts to secure orders for Rolls-Royce engines.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Completes 200th Challenger Heavy Inspection
More than 1,600 Challengers are now in service worldwide.
Rotorcraft
Abu Dhabi's Falcon Aviation Launches AW169 Offshore Service
Falcon Aviation will operate Leonardo's AW169 in support of Total's offshore oil and gas activities in the Arabian Gulf.
Airlines
Cheap Oil Drives Airline Growth, Despite Falling GDP
ICAO published preliminary air transport market statistics for 2016.
Accidents
Russians Find Recorders from Crashed Tu-154 Military Transport
The 37-year old Tu-154 crashed in the Black Sea, killing all 92 people on board.
Charter & Fractional
PrivateFly Predicts More Change for Charter Market in 2017
Online charter booking company sees more demand for long-haul flights and new customers entering market.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Achieves G600 First Flight Ahead of Schedule
The first G600 took off from Savannah on December 17, with two other prototypes set to join the test program soon.
Training and Workforce
Abu Dhabi Aviation Expands Training With CAE
A new agreement will see training provided at Abu Dhabi Aviation’s facility.
Cedar Executive Buys Its Second Legacy 500
Leading Gulf-based charter operator Royal Jet recently added two new Boeing Business Jets to its fleet.
Charter & Fractional
Djibouti’s Ivory Grows Fleet With Third Falcon Due
Ivory Jet Services mainly provides emergency medical evacuation flights, and transportation for private individuals, companies and goverments.
Aircraft
Nexus Opens Manila Flight Operations Center
Nexus now has a flight operations center in the Philippines and is set to open a training academy in China.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Zetta Jet Grows Its All-Bombardier Fleet
Singapore-based Zetta Jet is adding the Challenger 650 to its fleet of Global family aircraft.
FBOs
Italy’s Argos Looks to Build FBO Chain Across Europe
Rome-based Argos VIP is looking to expand into France and Spain
Aircraft
Beechcraft Beefs Up King Air 350 Performance
The Textron subsidiary is promoting “special missions” versions of its King Air 350 and Grand Caravan turboprops
FBOs
ExecuJet FBO Is Part of Bizav Migration to New Dubai Airport
ExecuJet has been providing handling at Al Maktoum International Airport since June 2016
Aircraft
Piaggio Steps Up Focus on Avanti Evo
Piaggio is taking steps to improve parts delivery for the Avanti Evo
Charter & Fractional
Finance Group Sees a More Pragmatic Middle East Pick Up
Global Jet Capital is seeing more interest in leasing business aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
Leisure and Technology Drive Charter Growth, Says Avinode
The Middle East charter market has seen slower charter growth than other parts of the world over the past two years.
