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
Bizav OEMs sign on for Avex airshow
The second annual Avex airshow to be held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, is attracting leading business aviation exhibitors.
Aircraft
Farnborough turboprop renamed Kestrel JP100
The long-delayed Farnborough F1 utility turboprop single appears to have found new life through an agreement between its UK developer, Farnborough Aircraft
Charter & Fractional
Bombardier expands Skyjet into Pakistan
Pakistan is the latest new market for Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate executive charter program with the appointment of Karachi-based Princely
AvCraft Aerospace gets new owner
UK Corporate Jet Services, parent company of Southampton-based executive charter operator Club328, has purchased bankrupt regional aircraft manufacturer Av
Safety
Are EASA's Funding Levels Adequate?
The European Parliament has confirmed a 20-percent increase in the annual budget for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Bizav Will Have High Profile In Singapore
Business aircraft manufacturers are flocking to Asian Aerospace 2006, eager to build on the impact they made at the first Asian Business Aviation Con
Asian Aerospace Preview
This month’s Asian Aerospace 2006 show, which runs from February 21 to 26, promises to be the largest staging of the biennial event since it started in 198
Bahrain operator expands fleet, enters leasing market
Bahrain-based charter operator Bexair is trying to expand the Middle East’s business aircraft fleet through its new venture, Arabian Aircraft & Equipment L
Charter & Fractional
London Executive Aviation awaits Mustang deliveries
London Executive Aviation (LEA) is preparing to pioneer the use of very light jets (VLJs) in the European charter market.
Regulations and Government
More teething troubles ahead for EASA
Sir Roy McNulty, chairman of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), has said that management and financial problems at the European Aviation Safety Agency
Charter & Fractional
UK firm launches block-charter program
UK operator Club328 has launched a block-charter program called SkyClub.
Charter & Fractional
Europe Delays Frax Security Ruling
The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has deferred a decision on proposed security arrangements for fractional-ownership flights operating into Eur
Aircraft
Epic-Farnborough partnership goes awry
A two-year-old, previously undisclosed partnership between Epic Aircraft parent Aircraft Investor Resources (AIR) and Farnborough Aircraft Corp.
Charter & Fractional
Skyjet Signs First French Operator
Bombardier’s Skyjet block-charter program has recruited its first French operator with the arrival of a new Learjet 45 at the Paris Le Bourget headquarters
Charter & Fractional
NetJets hires more pilots in Europe
NetJets Europe will hire more than 100 pilots this year–the largest intake of aircrew since the fractional ownership program started in 1996.
Farnborough show expands bizav park
The Business Aircraft Park (BAP) at July’s Farnborough International airshow could be as much as three times larger than it was at the 2004 event, where it
Security
European Security Rules Could Extend to Aircraft as Small as VLJs
Europe’s EC2320 requirement for full passenger and crew security screening could be extended to aircraft weighing as little as 2.7 tons (5,952 pounds), acc
Business Aviation Gets Environmental Warning
Business aviation is being further scrutinized for its environmental performance and must actively consider what it could do to reduce its impact on climat
Regulations and Government
New regulatory role for EASA might be delayed
The UK government is leading a campaign to delay the transfer of additional regulatory responsibilities to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) until
Regulations and Government
Fragmentation reigns in Europe’s regs
German executive charter firm Triple Alpha Luftfahrt has added a sixth Cessna CitationJet to its fleet.
Charter & Fractional
Club Airways flies show shuttle
European scheduled business aircraft service Club Airways International is providing a daily round-trip connection between the Swiss cities of Geneva and B
Charter & Fractional
Charter firms eye Dubai market
Increasing demand for private aircraft charter in the Arabian Gulf states is drawing new operators into the market, and many of these firms are based in th
Charter & Fractional
Club328’s SkyBond program offers flight hours for ‘loan’
UK operator Club328 has devised a new way to market charter flights through its new SkyBond program.
Charter & Fractional
Charter firm eyes Asia-Pacific market
Executive charter broker Hunt & Palmer is opening an office in Hong Kong next month.
Charter & Fractional
UK charter firm adds long-range jets to fleet
Gold Air International has ordered two new Bombardier Global 5000s in a deal valued at close to $80 million.
Aircraft
Piaggio signs partner, (maybe) for jet projects
Piaggio Aero Industries is preparing to launch a jet program before year-end.
Farnborough International preview
The Farnborough International 2006 airshow (to be held July 17 to 23) is set to be a record-breaker, with more exhibitors and aircraft than ever before.
Ebace Report: Show’s sixth edition doesn’t disappoint
It is testament to both the rising stature of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) and the audacious ambition of Embraer that the
FBOs
TAG Farnborough keeps on growing
At a time when business aviation in Europe is finding it ever harder to expand its infrastructure because of land scarcity and local opposition, TAG Aviati
Farnborough Report: Reinvigorated show was a hot event
The Farnborough International airshow appears to have rediscovered its vim and vigor, refreshed by a new format and site facilities.
