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.

Managing Editor

Charles Alcock

At the Singapore Airshow on Tuesday Malaysian company TPG Aeronautik ordered two AW189 super medium helicopters from Italy’s Finmeccanica. The aircraft will be delivered in 2017 and will be operated for Malaysia’s fire and rescue agency JBPM, which already uses a pair of AW139s.

 


The newly organized Finmeccanica Helicopter Division’s presence in Malaysia was recently further boosted with the delivery of two AW139s to local operator Galaxy Aviation.

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Malaysia Fire and Rescue Agency to Operate AW189 Helicopters

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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