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
Charter & Fractional
Posting Strong Results, Gama Talks of More Acquisitions
Gama Aviation boosted revenues and profits in its first full year since the reverse takeover of Hangar8.
Airports
Striking Controllers Close Brussels Airport Again
Unofficial strike action by some Belgian air traffic controllers has caused hundreds of flight cancellations at Brussels.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Global Jet Capital Boosts Leadership Team
Fast-growing aircraft finance group Global Jet Capital has appointed a CFO and a new head of sales for Asia.
Training and Workforce
TAG Aviation Asia Staff Offered Pilot Training
The company is sponsoring employees to become professional pilots for its managed fleet.
Aircraft
Falcon 8X Debuts in China As Part of World Tour
The Falcon 8X will fly around 55,000 nmi in a series of demonstration flights around the world to prove its performance ahead of service entry this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tianjin Maintenance Grows in Beijing’s Shadow
Traffic flocking to the ExecuJet Haite Aviation Services MRO facility is growing as Beijing Capital Airport gets more congested.
Aircraft
Utility Aircraft Role Expansion Drives China Growth for Textron
Textron’s Caravan and King Air turboprops are selling well in China.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aeria Looks to Bring Interior Skills Closer to Asian Clients
In partnership with parent company ST Aero of Singapore, Aeria Luxury Interiors is offering cabin interior refurbishment services
FBOs
Korea’s First FBO Set to Open Soon in Seoul
Korean Airport Corp. has partnered with Avjet Asia to build an FBO at Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport.
FBOs
Hawker Pacific’s Bizav Service Network Spans Asia Pacific
Traffic is growing at all its FBOs across the region, but most strongly in Shanghai
Engines
Rolls Looks To Boost Engine Support In China
The engine maker is set to add 10 more authorized service centers around the world this year.
Aircraft
First G650 Delivery in China Confirms Continued Demand
Minsheng Financial Leasing Co. Ltd recently took delivery of the first G650 in China.
FBOs
Jet Aviation’s Singapore Hub Proves a Strong Foundation in Asian Market
Jet Aviation’s Asia Pacific headquarters at Singapore’s Seletar Airport is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
P&WC Extends Flat-rate Overhaul Pricing to PT6A Engines
The new flat-rate pricing will include rate caps that avoid surprises for operators if additional replacement parts are required.
Aircraft
Falcon 8X Makes Globe-trotting Tour Before Service Entry
Dassault's new business jet will visit Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia, demonstrating its 6,450-nm range.
Charter & Fractional
Sapphire Pegasus Awards Will Honor Business Aviation Firms
The first of the new Sapphire Pegasus Business Aviation Awards will be presented at a ceremony in the Czech capital Prague on April 8.
Aircraft
MEBAA Prepares For Saudi Conference and Dubai Show
The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association will hold its third annual conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from May 1-2.
Accidents
Flydubai 737 Crashes on Approach to Rostov-on-Don
All 62 passengers and crew were killed on Flydubai flight FZ981 from Dubai to Rostov-on-Don.
Charter & Fractional
Low-cost Ryanair Steps Up to Private Charter Role
European low-cost airline Ryanair has converted a Boeing 737-700 into a 60-seat all-business-class charter configuration.
Aircraft
First Falcon 8X for India Set for Delivery in 2016
Dassault is exhibiting its latest Falcon 2000LXS at the India Aviation show in Hyderabad.
FBOs
Jet Aviation’s Singapore Hub Proves a Strong Foundation in Asian Market
Jet Aviation’s Asia-Pacific headquarters at Singapore Seletar Airport is 20 years old this year.
Airlines
Technician Error Suspected in Ethiopian 787 Gear Collapse
The nose gear of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 collapsed as the aircraft was about to push back from the gate in Addis Ababa on March 3.
Charter & Fractional
Teamsters and Flexjet/Flight Options Clash Over Pilot Seniority
The management of Flexjet and FlightOptions indicated that a pilot seniority list drawn up by the Teamsters union may be illegal.
Charter & Fractional
JetSmarter Membership Program Expands 'Free' Empty Legs
JetSmarter members pay annual dues of $9,000 for access to free empty-leg flights and shuttle services.
Charter & Fractional
FlightPartner Introduces Improved Charter Market Software
FlightPartner introduces new V2 version of its online charter marketplace software
Rotorcraft
German Rescue Operator DRF Leases Helicopters from Waypoint
DRF Luftrettung is leasing two Airbus H135P2 helicopters from Waypoint Leasing.
Rotorcraft
Vector Expands MRO Capability for H130/EC130
Vector also has been contracted to perform 12-year inspections and conversions on the AS350.
Aircraft
Embry-Riddle Launches Course for Aircraft Appraisers
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is introducing a course in partnership with the American Society of Appraisers.
Maintenance and Modifications
EASA Approves Embraer's Sorocaba Service Center
Embraer expects to secure FAA approval for its business jet service center by around the middle of 2016.
Korean Operator Gets Night-Vision-Equipped Ka-32
Rebtech provide night vision systems for a Russian Ka-32 helicopter operated in South Korea.
