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

Avionics

Charges fly in five-way fight over TAWS patents

Makers of terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS)–mandated safety avionics that the FAA says must be installed in most turbine-powered airplanes by Ma

Sagging sales will be followed by slight uptick

Business aircraft deliveries this year and next will drop slightly, while over the same 12- to 18-month period new orders should start to pick up slightly.

What, No Russians?

As startling as the absence of current airliners from the Boeing stable was the gaping void created by the lack of any of Russia’s fearsome fighters in the
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAVs Gain Stature while Boeing and EADS Partner on Missile Defense

The defense facet of Farnborough 2002 was focused on new technology to be deployed in the war on terror.
Security

Secure Show Bristles with New Generation Security Hardware

As an ostentatious display of western military might, Farnborough 2002 was viewed as a high-profile terrorist target.

Boeing Ups Long-term Market Prospects

Boeing’s number-crunchers published their long-awaited new commercial market outlook at the Farnborough show–the first full-blown revision of airliner dema
Engines

Engines Power Prospects at Show

The biggest engine deal of Farnborough 2002 was undoubtedly FedEx’s selection of the Engine Alliance’s GP7200 engines to power its 10 A380 cargo megaliners

Farnborough 2002 Report

If a major international airshow can be accepted as an accurate snapshot of the prevailing condition of the world’s aerospace and defense industries, then
Charter & Fractional

European block charter gets a facelift

UK block-charter firm European Skytime has introduced a new “First Step” alternative to its Flight Commitment program.
ATC

Commission Raps UK ATC

ATC in Europe costs about 70 percent more than in the U.S., according to the 2001 annual report of the Eurocontrol Performance Review Commission (PRC) publ

EBACE 2008 spools up

The annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) is set to continue its seemingly relentless growth when it reconvenes in Geneva’s Pal
Airports

FBO Survey: Service Supremos

At face value, there has never been a better time to be in the international FBO business.
Airports

French Bizav airports impose slot system

Slot coordination was imposed at Cannes-Mandelieu Airport in the south of France under a trial period that will run from May 23 through October 25.

AINtv: Orlando Neto, Embraer v-p commercial aircraft

Embraer’s Orlando Neto tells AINtv that the company is ready to meet evolving fleet needs in the air transport industry.
Airports

Slot Trials To Start Next Week at Cannes Airport

Cannes-Mandelieu Airport in southern France will be slot coordinated under a trial period that will run from April 23 to late October.

AINtv: Roger Whyte, Cessna senior executive v-p for sales and marketing

Cessna’s Roger Whyte talks to Charles Alcock about forging new territory with the Citation Columbus large-cabin business jet.
Airports

Farnborough Gets the Hollywood Touch

Plenty of A-list celebrities fly through Farnborough, but the British airport is set to get a serious dusting of Hollywood glitz when it features in the ne
Airports

Recent decision could allow traffic increase at Farnborough

The UK government has approved an increase in weekend movements at London-area Farnborough Airport.
Charter & Fractional

Air Partner expands at Biggin Hill

Executive charter group Air Partner has received approval to build a 175,000-sq-ft business aviation enclave at London Biggin Hill Airport.
Regulations and Government

JAR OPS 2 rules could be in place by year-end

Next month, after several years of seemingly circular internal arguments, Europe’s Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) finally expects to issue draft proposal
ATC

Britain’s NATS wants to pare lateral separation

Britain’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) is stepping up operating trials aimed at making greater use of both en route and terminal area airspace.
Charter & Fractional

European skytime reduces prices

UK-based European Skytime has been remarketing NetJets Europe shares for almost two years under its Flight Commitment program.
Charter & Fractional

Marquis offers European ‘minishares’

Marquis, the U.S.-based remarketer of Executive Jet’s NetJets fractional-ownership shares, has opened a European sister company.
Charter & Fractional

Bombardier overhauls Flexjet Europe program

Bombardier has relaunched its Flexjet Europe business aircraft shared-use program under the name Jet Membership.
Charter & Fractional

ExecuJet targets NetJets owners

ExecuJet Aviation has launched a new lease-based alternative to fractional ownership, block charter and traditional aircraft management.
Airports

More Weekend Traffic OK’d for Farnborough Airport

The UK government has approved an increase in weekend movements at the London-area Farnborough Airport.
Charter & Fractional

Will ExecuJet’s New Concept ‘Simply Fly?’

ExecuJet Aviation today launched a new lease-based alternative to fractional ownership, block charter and traditional aircraft management called Simply Fly

AINtv: Embraer's New Focus

AINtv's Charles Alcock talks with Embraer Vice President Claudio Camelier about the future of business jets and how the company is progressing with its pla
Aircraft

Cessna Decides Against Citation X Winglets

Cessna has ruled out the addition of winglets to its Citation X high-speed business jet, after investigating the modification and concluding that there was

Honeywell’s crystal ball shows slow climb for bizav deliveries

Don’t expect an economic miracle from the business aviation marketplace over the next decade.