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.

Managing Editor

Charles Alcock

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

Daedalean is developing a DAL-A autopilot for fully autonomous flight.

Artificial intelligence specialist Daedalean has raised further capital to support efforts to develop DAL-A autopilots to support autonomous aircraft.

Daedalean Steps Up Autonomous Flight Control Efforts

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Matt Thurber

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

New unit is TSO approved and contains Level A software

Duncan Aviation Offers Replacement AHRS for PC-12s

Hanneke Weitering

Database now covers 64 approaches at 48 airports

Hughes and Garmin Expand Guided Visual Approaches

Kerry Lynch

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

New avionics available on new-builds and as retrofit

Dassault Launches EASy IV Upgrade for Falcon 2000s

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Realistic smoke training is difficult to achieve but can be done in simulators 

Smoke Training Gets Real with Klatt Works Mask

Service centers to offer 5G interference-tolerant upgrades in 2027

Upgraded Collins Radio Altimeters Meet FAA 5G Standards

Manufacturer has developed a large variety of products for all aviation segments

Becker Brings Bretzels, Beer To Celebrate 70th

Curt Epstein

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

The STC will replace the aging Honeywell DU-870 CRT on Citation and Embraer models

C&L Partners on CRT Component Replacement STC

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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