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
Arinc intros flat-fee pricing for satcom datalink services
Arinc has adjusted the pricing structure for its datalink services by introducing a flat fee for global communications via VHF Inmarsat and Iridium.
Slump fails to curtail Biggin Hill expansion
The recent slowdown in business aviation traffic growth across Europe has not deterred London’s Biggin Hill Airport (Booth No.
Charter & Fractional
Aero-Dienst increases fleet despite new rule hassles
German business aviation services group Aero-Dienst has increased the size of its fleet to 12 aircraft with the recent addition of a new Bombardier Learjet
Sustainability and Environment
Humphries says ETS would burden smaller operators
Europe’s emission trading scheme (ETS) takes effect in 2012, but operators need to have an approved monitoring plan by the end of this year to participa
Leadership Changes at EBAA
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has reorganized its management team following departure last month of CEO Eric Mandemaker.
Regulations and Government
EASA Allows More Time on Ops Rules Approval
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended the comment periods for three key notices of proposed amendments (NPAs) under which it will assume
EBAA is ready to tackle bizav’s biggest concerns
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has been representing the industry for more than 30 years, since its foundation in 1977.
Charter & Fractional
Fledgling European Air Taxi Operator Puts Industry in Perspective
European low-cost air taxi pioneer Blink has taken delivery of three more Cessna Citation Mustangs.
Regulations and Government
Deadlines extended for comments on proposed EASA rules
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has
Dedicated bizav event added to Asian Aerospace
The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) is planning to stage a new trade show called Asian Business Aviation.
EBACE Preview
Inevitably, the 2009 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE, May 12 to 14) in Geneva will be viewed by a concerned industry as a bar
FBOs
Aviation International News: FBO Reader Survey 2009
Twelve months ago, the introduction to AIN’s 2008 international FBO special report remarked that there had probably never been a better time to be i
Safety
Safety First? Not Necessarily So, Say Airline Employees
Penny-pinching by airlines is raising the anxiety among their employees over a perceived erosion of safety standards, according to a new survey by UK-based
Maintenance and Modifications
EASA Extends Comment Periods on Key Proposals
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended the comment periods for three key notices of proposed amendments (NPAs) under which it will assume
EBAA Reorganizes Management Team
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) yesterday reorganized its management team following the April 2 departure of CEO Eric Mandemaker.
Hawker Beechcraft Entering Eclipse Support
A group of Eclipse 500 owners and Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) today announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent under which HBC’s service network w
Asian Aerospace Adds Bizav to September Event
The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) is partnering with Reed Exhibitions to bring business aviation to Asian Aerospace 2009, scheduled for Septe
Regulations and Government
Rule Changes Under Consideration at EASA
Aircraft operators have until May 30 to comment on the new air operations requirements (Notice of Proposed Amendment 2009-2) being introduced by the Europe
Aircraft
Investor group studies reviving SPn program
Former Grob Aerospace chief executive Niall Olver has confirmed that he is actively trying to put together a deal to restart development of the SPn light b
Airports
Germany plans retroactive ‘air safety’ tax bills
Just when business aircraft operators didn’t need any new unforeseen costs, German officials have started trying to collect hitherto overlooked “air safety
Sustainability and Environment
Emissions trading in Europe coming in less than three years
Aircraft operators who will be subject to Europe’s new emissions trading scheme (ETS) beginning Jan.
Charter & Fractional
Air Partner: ‘Shockwaves’ Have Hit Bizav Industry
Half-year financial results published yesterday by charter broker Air Partner confirm the widespread perception that the business aircraft charter sector h
‘Pre-clearance’ security process suspended at UK airports
Passengers arriving on business aircraft at UK airports may face delays in clearing immigration, following a move by the UK Border Agency to withdraw the s
New Investors Could Restart SPn Light Jet Program
Former Grob Aerospace chief executive Niall Olver confirmed to AIN that he is trying to put together a deal to restart development of the
FBOs
Ocean Sky adds Luton FBO facility
Ocean Sky is to open a new FBO at London Luton Airport on March 30.
Aircraft
ATR 72-500 Gets OK for London City
The ATR 72-500 was approved to start operations at London City Airport in early February and has entered service with Irish regional airline Aer Arann on i
Aircraft
Investors are considering reviving Grob SPn programƧ
An agreement for German investors to take over the trainer aircraft business of the insolvent Grob Aerospace group might have cleared the way for a separat
Regulations and Government
EASA considers duty-time changes
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) may tighten some of the provisions for flight time limitations (FTL) contained in Sub- part Q of its existing EU
Charter & Fractional
Rizon defies economy; places $68 million order
Middle East-based executive charter operator Rizon Jet has bucked the downturn in new business aircraft sales by placing a firm order for four Bombardier L
