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
Can the Middle East Bizav Sector Reverse Its Faded Fortunes?
Forecasts show limited short term growth in the Middle East, but manufacturers look on the bright side.
Aircraft
New BBJ Max 7 Launched With Middle East In Mind
The BBJ Max 7 is the latest addition to the Boeing Business Jets family
Maintenance and Modifications
GE Says New Data Exchange Will Transform MRO Process
GE Aviation's new Configuration Data Exchange has been developed with Capgemini and is set to enter service in 2017.
Aircraft
Canada, Europe Grant Same Type Rating For CSeries Airliners
Same Type Rating status for the CS300 and CS100 aircraft should mean significant cost savings for operators, according to Bombardier.
Airlines
Russia's Volga-Dnepr Ends Freight JV with Ukraine's Antonov
Volga-Dnepr is a leading operator of Antonov An-124 heavylifters.
Airlines
Brazilian Government Clears the Way for Qatar Stake in Latam
Qatar Airways is buying a 10 percent holding in Latam.
Airlines
United Pushes Back Boeing 737 Orders and Opts for Max
United Airlines is switching orders for 61 737-700 narrowbodies into the new 737 Max model, but won't say when these deliveries will be made.
Avionics
Honeywell Prepares First Chinese Aural Cockpit Alerts
Next year, Chinese helicopter operators will start using the Mandarin Chinese version of its EGWPS system.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Scion Offers Lower Charter Rates For More Notice
New jet card program Jet Scion offers charter service in a mix of light and midsize aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Edge Commits More Aircraft Capacity to JetSmarter
Charter membership program JetSmarter has now committed to buy around $550 million worth of fight hours from Jet Edge.
Aircraft
Asian Sky Quarterly Report Focuses on Japan
Hong Kong-based Asian Sky Group tracks pre-owned aircraft inventories.
Maintenance and Modifications
Long-serving Rolls-Royce Veterans Take a Bow
Engine maker Rolls-Royce takes pride in the commitment of its many long-serving employees.
Avionics
Safe Flight Auto Throttle Is Standard on Legacy 650E
AutoPower throttle system reduces pilot workload.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
New ViaSat Terminal Promises Fivefold Boost in Connection Rates
ViaSat is introducing its new Ka-band Global Aero Terminal 5510.
Maintenance and Modifications
Piaggio Introduces Upgrades for Legacy Avantis
Avanti operators can retrofit new landing gear and brakes.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Expands Service Network With CorporateCare Growth
Duncan Aviation, Embraer and ExecuJet are expanding their roles in the Rolls-Royce engine support network
Rotorcraft
Bell Helicopter Starts Talks For Chinese Production of 407GXP
The agreement involves Shaanxi Aviation Industry Development Co. Ltd. and Xi'an Helicopter Company.
Charter & Fractional
Comlux Boosts Charter Reach With OneAbove Team
OneAbove will market charter capacity for Fly Comlux and other operators
Engines
More Engine Data Means More Effective Trend Monitoring
Jet-Care is expanding the scope of the engine performance data that it can now trend for operators through its gas path analysis service.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation’s Skilled St Louis Team Drives Growth
A broad array of skills is helping Jet Aviation St Louis to diversify beyond MRO and green completions work.
New Air Charter Booking Platforms Go Head-to-head
Stellar Labs is launching its charter booking portal at NBAA 2016, just a few weeks after Stratajet entered the U.S. market
New Air Charter Booking Platforms Go Head-to-head
Stellar Labs is launching its charter booking portal at NBAA 2016, just a few weeks after Stratajet entered the U.S. market
Engines
P&WC Reports Strong Response to Eagle Service Plans
Pratt & Whitney Canada is offering 400 flight hours of free coverage for new PT6A operators.
Engines
Textron Selects Silvercrest to Power Cessna Citation Hemisphere
Safran says it has now fixed all performance sustainment problems for the Silvercrest engine powering Dassault's new Falcon 5X.
Charter & Fractional
Zetta Jet Boosts Charter Fleet with Challenger 650 Order
Zetta Jet Boosts Charter Fleet with Challenger 650 Order Financial Leasing to be leased to Singapore-based operator Zetta Jet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
G500 Cabin Features New Interior Options and Styling
Gulfstream has extensively evaluated the G500 production interior in its new cabin integration test facility.
Engines
Gulfstream’s Switch to PurePower for G500/600 Engines Pays Off
The G500 and G600 are powered respectively by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW814GA and PW815GA turbofans.
Aircraft
G500 Powers Towards Certification With G600 Close Behind
Gulfstream Aerospace’s investment in ground testing facilities has enhanced its ability to introduce new aircraft with a high level of service readiness.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
GoDirect Puts Operators In Control of Connectivity Costs
Through its GoDirect services platform Honeywell is responding to customer demand for great simplicity, transparency and control over the services they rec
