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
Engines
Alcoa Expands Capabilities as OEM Needs Change
Alcoa is investing in new hot isostatic pressing equipment.
Accidents
Growing Aero Sekur Adds Helicopter Flotation System
The new flotation system is for AgustaWestland A139, AW169 and AW189 helicopters.
Aircraft
Korean Air Signs Up for Airbus A320neo Club
Japan’s Peach Aviation is buying A320s and Eva Air will get A330-300s
Aircraft
Saudi is A330-300 Regional Launch Customer
Airbus now has a launch customer for its A330-300 Regional model.
Maintenance and Modifications
GE and LHT Sign MoU for New Engine Overhaul Venture
GE Aviation and Lufthansa Technik are cooperating to boost support for GEnx-2B and GE9X turbofans.
Aircraft
Swiss Boosts Bombardier With CSeries Order Upgrade
Swiss is to take 10 CS300s in addition to 20 CS100s
Aircraft
Piaggio Looks To Bounce Back with Evo and Hammerhead
Piaggio CEO Carlo Logli is seeking to transform the corporate culture at the Italian manufacturer
Aircraft
Aerospace Breaks Through Barriers to 3-D Printing Benefits
As larger parts can be made at lower cost through additive manufacturing, 3-D printing is making more sense for aerospace.
Aircraft
ATR Boosts Production, Unveils New Combi Option and Galley
A new passenger/freight combination version of the ATR72-600 is due to enter service at the end of 2015.
Aircraft
Playing to Strengths, IAI Targets New Defense Opportunities
Cyber warfare is among the areas of new military business opportunity for IAI, but a new business jet could be on the cards too.
Aircraft
Show Has Plenty of Star Quality, but Some Absentees
Debut appearances include the Bombardier CSeries, Dassault Falcon 8X and Textron AirLand Scorpion.
Avionics
Honeywell, Boeing Demo Cat III GPS Landings
Tests established that aircraft can safely land in weather conditions that allow for no decision height and a minimum visual range as low as 150 feet.
Avionics
Cargo Carrier Invests in CNS/ATM Upgrade A300s
Esterline CMC Electronics is providing its CMA-9000 flight management system to make a cargo airline’s A300 fleet CNS/ATM-compliant.
Engines
Leap Engines Take Big Strides to Service Entry This Year
CFM International is busily flight-testing its Leap 1A, 1B and 1C turbofans.
Russia Says Defense Export Growth Is Defying Sanctions
Russia says its defense sales grow in 2014, despite economic sanctions.
Avionics
Europe Approves Archangel’s Low-cost ADAHRS Solutions
EASA has granted a technical standard order to Archangel’s air data attitude heading reference system.
Aircraft
TagBin RFID Systems Now Includes Live Data Feed
Radio frequency identification tags can now include live data to improve inventory control systems.
Aircraft
For New UAC President, Civil Game Is the Best Bet
Yuri Slyusar, the new president of Russia’s UAC group, insists its strategy is unchanged by economic challenges.
Aircraft
Citation Latitude Completes FAA Certification
Deliveries of Cessna's new Citation Latitude will begin during the third quarter, now that FAA certification is in hand.
Aircraft
Four Business Jets Make First Appearance at EBACE
The Cessna Citation Latitude, Bombardier Challenger 650, Embraer Legacy 450 and HondaJet appeared at this week's EBACE.
FBOs
Europeans Flock to New York, Dubai and Hong Kong
Trip support group UAS has identified the top destinations for business aircraft flights from Europe
Maintenance and Modifications
TAG Partners With Vinair For Portugal Maintenance Shop
TAG Aviation is opening a new maintenance facility in Lisbon.
Rotorcraft
Turkish Operator Buys First 407GXP in Europe
Bell Helicopter has achieved its first European sale for the 407GXP single.
Avionics
Europe Still a Key Hub For Pre-owned Aircraft Sales
Aircraft broker Jetcraft has increased the number of transactions completed over the past year.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Expects Europe Launch in Late 2016
U.S. private aviation membership membership program Wheels Up expects to begin European operations in 2016.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety Boosts Training On Ground and Online
A new Falcon 2000LXS flight simulator is being added to FlightSafety International’s Paris-Le Bourget Learning Center.
Rotorcraft
Bell 429’s Luxury Cabin Interior Unveiled
Mecaer has developed a stylish cabin that is quiet and high-tech.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
TrueNorth Starts Delivering Cabin Gateway Comms Platform
The new Optelity Cabin Gateway platform can be readily upgraded to take account of changing inflight connectivity needs.
Universal and Rockwell Collins Team for ADS-B Solution
Universal Avionics and Rockwell Collins are offering an incentive to combine their SBAS-FMS and TDR-94(D) transponder to comply with ADS-B requirements.
FBOs
Signature’s European FBO Network is Thriving
Expansion of London Luton facility is almost complete as Barcelona site grows.
