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.

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In a mission years in the planning, pilot Barrington Irving departed from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport today in the Hawker 400XP that will serve as his flying classroom for educational tours of all seven continents. The first expedition in the aircraft, which has been dubbed the {{ITALICS}} Inspiration III, runs through November 18 and will include stops across North America and in both Asia and Australasia.


The education program devised by Irving and the flying classroom is billed as an “interactive learning adventure” covering topics included in the U.S. Stem+ curriculum (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, history, geography and humanities) through 16 ground, air and sea expeditions.


Irving’s departure followed a career fair for local students that included guest speakers such as NASA administrator Charles Bolden Jr. The Hawker 400XP was provided by Miami-based Executive Air Services. Universal Weather &amp; Aviation is supporting Irving (the youngest pilot ever to fly solo around the world) with trip logistics. Among the other sponsors are Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Jeppesen, FlightSafety International and British Petroleum. Educational partners include Skype in the Classroom, the National Educational Association, NASA, National Geographic and United Teachers of Dade.

Flying Classroom Departs For Global Education Tour

Barrington Irving is using a Hawker 400XP to deliver STEM+ education programs across seven continents.

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