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
Leonardo CEO Hints At New Plan To Take Control of ATR
Leonardo-Finmeccanica jointly owns regional aircraft maker ATR with the Airbus group.
Aircraft
Boeing Confirms Iran Deal, Pending U.S. Government Blessing
Boeing's long-anticipated deal to sell 100 or more aircraft to Iran Air, are subject to U.S. government approval and confirmation of export credit support.
Engines
StandardAero Signs Deal With Dutch for F135 Engine MRO Support
StandardAero is partnering with the Dutch defense ministry to create an F135 engine depot at the Royal Netherlands Air Force Base at Woensdrecht.
Engines
PW1100G Criticism Not Supported By Facts, Says Pratt
Pratt & Whitney says that with two necessary fixes now resolved on the PW1100G, the engine is achieving dispatch reliability as high as 99.7 percent.
Engines
Pratt Says Pending Lot 10 Deal for F-135 Will Reflect Lower Costs
The Low Rate of Initial Production Lot 10 contract is due to be finalized "relatively soon."
Aircraft
Saudia Private Aviation Recruits Wyvern for Safety Support
Saudia Private Aviation Recruits Wyvern for Safety Support
Aircraft
Acass Adds Globals to Its San Marino AOC
Acass was the first company to get a commercial air operator certificate in San Marino.
Aircraft
Leasing Group Expands in Europe Despite Slow Market
Global Jet Capital is about to appoint to new European sales vice presidents.
Aircraft
Certification-chasing PC-24 Does EBACE Touch and Go
Pilatus jet is on track for certification at the end of next year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
JetConnex Broadband Close to Bizav Service Entry
JetConnex is being offered specifically for business aviation users and is based on the new Inmarsat-5 satellite constellation.
Maintenance and Modifications
St Louis Offers Competitive Maintenance Choice for Europeans
Jet Aviation’s St Louis and Basel facilities are working closely together to serve maintenance customers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cloud-based Ops and Mx Manuals Are More Manageable
Aircraft Technical Publishers and Web Manuals are combining forces to digitize technical documents and manuals.
Aircraft
Bombardier Sees Delivery Dip, Followed By Recovery After 2017
Bombardier’s business aircraft market forecast says large-jet demand will be down, due in large part to emerging-market economic slowdown.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
New Global CMS Boosts Connectivity, Avoids Obsolescence
Bombardier’s new CMS for the Global 5000 and 6000 aircraft is based on its Wave wireless technology and Rockwell Collins’s Venue system
Charter & Fractional
Gama Experiencing Robust Growth
The Farnborough-based company has a growing worldwide presence.
FBOs
Euro Jet Extends Its Support Network to the East
New lounges in the Czech Republic and Croatia, plus handling supervision licenses in Turkey and Pakistan are the latest initiatives.
Rotorcraft
Gama and Cotswold Launch Helicopter Training Venture
Helicopter training will start at Gama Aviation’s Fairoaks facility in the UK.
Charter & Fractional
Mexico’s Across Reboots Fleet with Legacys and Phenoms
Mexican charter operator Across is buying 23 Embraer business jets for $260 million.
FBOs
Jetex Expands in Europe and Africa
The Dubai-based company added an FBO in Marseille and plans for five more in Morocco.
Engines
PW800s Engines Fulfilling Promise on New Gulfstream
The PW814GA engine for Gulfstream’s new G500 long-range jet is exceeding expectations across the board.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Cabin Door Brings Quiet and Big Jet Feel to Lear 75
Bombardier says that the Lear 75’s new pocket door bulkhead extends its advantage at the top of the light jet sector.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Cruise Deal Boosts Comlux, As Completions Site Grows
Fly Comlux will fly passengers on luxury tours for Crystal AirCruises
Charter & Fractional
Wyvern Assesses UAV Safety As Service Portfolio Grows
The aviation risk management and safety auditing firm provides accreditation standards to burgeoning new unmanned segment.
Charter & Fractional
MHS Grows While Holding Firm on Charter Pricing
In an age of cut-throat competition, charter and management group MHS Aviation remains focused on “healthy” growth
FBOs
Jetex Expands European FBO Network With Marseille Base
The new Jetex FBO in Marseille adds to its presence at Paris Le Bourget Airport
Aircraft
Dassault’s Falcon 8X Takes the Long Way to Geneva
Dassault CEO and chairman Eric Trappier believes the new Falcon 8X will kick-start a slow year for new jet sales.
Maintenance and Modifications
Roam System Stores, Sorts and Saves Maintenance Records
Gamit is launched the Cloud-based Records Online Asset Management system.
Airlines
Air France-KLM Names Janaillac New CEO and Chairman
Former Air France-KLM board member to replace outgoing boss Alexandre de Juniac
Aircraft
Airbus Profits Down As Problems Mount on A400M and Airliners
Airbus admitted that problems with the A400M engine, and production issues with the A350 and A320neo airliners could impact 2016 financial performance.
Charter & Fractional
Exclusive Charter Launches Fixed-rate Service to Cuba
Fixed rates in Piaggio Avanti IIs and Hawker 800XPs will be available from several Florida airports, as well as New York's JFK.
