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
Hainan Airlines to open
Chinese operator Hainan Airlines announced at the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition that it will open an authorized service center for Rayt
Charter & Fractional
Metrojet givesAsian charter fleet a boost
Gulfstream is set to deliver the first G450 to an Asian customer by the end of this month.
Aircraft
Embraer expects market for large-cabin jets
Business jet passengers in the Asia-Pacific market will appreciate the generous cabin space Embraer’s Legacy offers, according to Guan Dongyuan, managing d
Bombardier expands reach in Asia
Bombardier sold four business jets to Asian customers during July and August.
Companies Bring Bizav Services to China
Operators of foreign business aircraft need all the help they can get in China.
Airports
China eases handling restrictions
The volume of business aircraft flying into China is continuing to increase.
Newjetco Plans To Boost Bizav in Japan
China is moving to embrace business aviation more quickly than Japan, according to Dominik Steiner, president of start-up aircraft management firm Newjetco
First ABACE Puts Asian Bizav on the Map
The inaugural Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition has created a key bridgehead for business aviation in the world’s most economically dynamic r
ABACE 2005: Asia welcomes business aviation
Wu’s words were music to the ears of the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) and NBAA, which organized the inaugural ABACE show.
Charter & Fractional
New Luxflight/Exklusiv AllianceAdds Falcons to Fleet
Luxflight Executive and its new marketing partner Exklusiv Aviation are introducing a Falcon 2000 and a new Falcon 2000EX to their Paris-based fleet.
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation Creates New Maintenance Base, Adds Aircraft
The UK’s Gama Aviation has established a new maintenance operation at its Farnborough Airport headquarters to comply with pending European JAR Subpart M re
Charter & Fractional
Executive Airlines Charter Fleet Grows
Barcelona-based Executive Airlines this year has added five business jets to its charter fleet, and it is preparing to add two more.
Charter & Fractional
Interjet Modernizes Fleet, Plans Jet Card
Greek operator Interjet has replaced its Falcon 2000 with a brand-new Falcon 2000EX EASy.
Charter & Fractional
The Flying Group Spreads Its Wings in France
The Flying Group is laying plans to add a new Falcon 900DX to its managed charter fleet next year, and it expects to have a Falcon 7X in its fleet in 2008.
Charter & Fractional
The Charter Market: Europe’s charter market continues recovery
Executive aircraft charter activity in Europe has definitely increased this year.
Regulations and Government
Britain Proposes Ban on Basing Foreign-registered Aircraft
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) issued its official proposal to prevent foreign-registered aircraft from being based in the UK “by limiting the tim
Regulations and Government
Europe to get new offshore register
The Isle of Man, a UK Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea, hopes to have its own aircraft register established by the end of next year.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
EU considers charging emissions fees
Within a decade, aircraft operators flying in the airspace of the 25-state European Union (EU) will likely have to start paying for carbon dioxide (CO2) em
Security
EU will stay the course on security regulations
Despite the dramatic August 10 revelation of a terrorist plot to blow up transatlantic airliners departing from the UK, European Union (EU) transport offic
Maintenance and Modifications
Africa Gets New Pilatus Service Center
Swiss manufacturer Pilatus has appointed a new factory-authorized sales and service center for the PC-12 turboprop single in southern Africa.
Maintenance and Modifications
Johannesburg’s The Jet Centre expands its support facilities
South Africa’s National Airways is opening a new maintenance operation for business jets at Johannesburg Lanseria Airport.
Training and Workforce
OEMs must make more sims available
Operators are struggling to book time in flight simulators for certain types of business aircraft, according to Steve Fisher, director of corporate aviatio
Farnborough hosts regional forum
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) staged a successful regional forum at the UK’s Farnborough Airport on September 13.
Airports
LCY deal to close soon
Final bids to buy the UK’s London City Airport (LCY) were lodged on September 12 and a deal was expected to be agreed upon around press time.
Regulations and Government
Debate about Farnborough traffic continues
Many local residents who successfully opposed TAG Aviation’s application to increase the number of weekend and holiday movements at the UK’s Farnborough Ai
Doubts cast over VLJ overcast
The market for very light jets (VLJs) will be worth $2.52 billion over the next five years, according to a new study by UK-based consultants PMI Media.
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
