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

India-based AeroSource International is partnering with Canada’s ZenithJet to support business aircraft owners across the Asia-Pacific region. The companies announced their alliance yesterday, saying that ZenithJet’s technical advisory and project oversight experience will support AeroSource’s aircraft sales and acquisition services in India.
“As demand for business aircraft continues to grow in India, our clients require experienced technical representation throughout the acquisition and delivery process,” said AeroSource managing director and founder Vinod Singel. “Working with ZenithJet ensures that owners have independent oversight at completion centers and maintenance facilities globally.”
Montreal-based ZenithJet supports people and companies acquiring aircraft with the technical aspects of transactions. This can cover cabin interior completions, maintenance, and the delivery process in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
AeroSource, which is based in Bangalore, has handled more than 67 aircraft sales and acquisition projects for corporate and private clients in India and the wider Asia-Pacific region. In addition to acting as a broker, the 25-year-old company also handles regulatory coordination services for both new and preowned aircraft.

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.

AeroSource and ZenithJet Team To Support Asia-Pacific Aircraft Buyers

Partners want to be involved in private aircraft transactions across the Asia-Pacific region

Bangalore-based AeroSource and Canada’s ZenithJet will provide an array of technical support for private aircraft buyers in the Asia-Pacific region.

AeroSource and ZenithJet Team To Support Aircraft Buyers

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.

Adds Cessna 560XL and Latitude to MRO menu

Aero Star Aviation Expands into Citation Maintenance

Austrian MRO base is part of a network that also includes Germany and Florida

Aero-Dienst Vienna Station Marks 20 Years of MRO Support

Chad Trautvetter

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Company is providing support for Recoil’s aerial firefighting equipment

Recoil Aero Taps Aero Products as Authorized Center

System replaces paperwork with digital platform

Buyers of Robinson Helicopters Get Crewchief Built-in

Curt Epstein

Addition gives it service locations in Dallas and Miami

FlyHouse Expands Mx Capabilities with JetsMRO Purchase

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

More In Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Star Aviation Expands into Citation Maintenance

Adds Cessna 560XL and Latitude to MRO menu

Aero-Dienst Vienna Station Marks 20 Years of MRO Support

Austrian MRO base is part of a network that also includes Germany and Florida

Recoil Aero Taps Aero Products as Authorized Center

Company is providing support for Recoil’s aerial firefighting equipment

Buyers of Robinson Helicopters Get Crewchief Built-in

System replaces paperwork with digital platform

FlyHouse Expands Mx Capabilities with JetsMRO Purchase

Addition gives it service locations in Dallas and Miami

Essential Turbines Triples Rolls-Royce MRO Capacity

New facility will speed up turnaround times for U.S. customers

Metro Aviation Completed 24 Aircraft Last Year

Company also won multi-ship New York State Police contract

Precision Support Services Gains EASA Part 145 Approval

Repair station certificate bolsters company’s ability to serve worldwide customers

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