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
Regulations and Government
Caution Prevails as Business Aviation Sees Slow Growth, Increasing Obstacles in Europe
A multi-part report on the state of business aviation in Europe
Fuel
Safety Guidance May Prompt Shift in Fuel Tankering Rules
EASA and Eurocontrol are considering measures to save aircraft fuel
Charter & Fractional
China’s Sino Jet Boosts Charter Fleet with ULR G700
Globe-girdling model joins a fleet of more than 40 aircraft
Charter & Fractional
StackAero Adds Jetcard Usage Tool to Charter Platform
Feature tracks how many hours block charter or fractional ownership clients have used
Training and Workforce
Special Breed of Pilots Make Bizav Work in Europe and Beyond
Pilots ensure that business aviation remains viable and rewarding for its clients
Sustainability and Environment
GKN-backed Start-up Focuses on Cryogenic Power Distribution
A joint venture with the University of Nottingham is a product of the H2Gear program
Operations
Tech Innovators Want To Set Bizav Operators Free
European charter brokers and operators tap automation to achieve greater efficiency
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Aeronautics Boosts Production as Drone Applications Grow
Orbiter, Dominator, Aerostar, and Octoper drones can be adapted for new uses
Safety
Skyportz Presents Solutions to Key Vertiport Issues
Fractal panels deal with noise, downwash, and fire risks, says Australian manufacturer
Charter & Fractional
ACA Warns Rising Costs Could Spur Illegal Charter
Air Charter Association is concerned some for-hire flights are circumventing rules
Sustainability and Environment
SAF Mandate Complicates European Bizav’s Green Intentions
Industry calls for changes to Refuel EU rules
Charter & Fractional
Flight Time Limitations Pose New Cost Threat for Charter Operators
Europe’s charter operators face revised EASA pilot flight time limitations.
Sustainability and Environment
EU Court Set to Rule on Business Aviation's Sustainability Status
EU Court to decide if industry is “an environmentally sustainable economic activity."
Fuel
AINsight: Fuel Crisis Could Be Tough Test for Bizav
Charter operators incur sharps spike in fuel costs
Airports
Slot Restrictions Cramp European Bizav’s Style
Securing proportionate and fair access to slots in Europe remains a major headache
Aircraft
Business Aircraft OEMs Fight for Market Share in Europe
Textron Aviation leads European business aviation market share despite popularity of heavy jets
Training and Workforce
Spanish Flight School Orders Fleet of Tecnam P2010 TDIs
Training organization is trying to reduce carbon emissions from flights
Operations
European Bizav Already Weak—And Then Came War
With discriminatory taxes and SAF mandates, European governments have left their aviation sector with a sluggish growth rate
Operations
Document Management Group Web Manuals Expands in Europe
Sweden-based company now has a new office in Barcelona, Spain
Charter & Fractional
French Charter Group Buys Citations for Frax Program
Two Cessna Citation M2 Gen3s and a CJ3 Gen2 ordered at Aero Friedrichshafen show
Training and Workforce
Swiss Regulator Approves PC-12 Pro Training Device
FlightSafety subsidiary’s latest training device now meets Level 2 standards
Training and Workforce
Global Aviation Orders Five Elixir+ Training Aircraft
French manufacturer displays new version of two-seat trainer at Aero Friedrichshafen show
Aircraft
Volocopter Launches Ultralight Version Two-Seat eVTOL
German company still aims to certify higher-spec VoloCity model in 2027
Aircraft
Kodiak 900 Makes European Debut as TBM 980 Deliveries Grow
The utility turboprop single flew from Idaho to Germany to be at the Aero Friedrichshafen show
Aircraft
BAAFEx Show Targets Asia-Pacific Business Aviation Growth
Second biennial show will be held from March 22 to 24 in Singapore
Operations
Group Seeks To Standardize Business Aviation Technology
Technology Aviation Business group includes 30 founding members
Aircraft
Cessna Citation Ascend Makes European Public Debut
Textron’s latest midsize jet is making a demonstration tour of Europe
Maintenance and Modifications
Hourly Mx Specialist Broadens Business Aviation Support
JSSI group now includes aviation finance, software and parts distribution
Avionics
Reliable Robotics Raises $160 Million For Autonomous Flight
U.S. start-up is pressing for FAA certification in 2028
Charter & Fractional
Axis Taps Tech To Be Transparent with Aircraft Owners
New AX Aero Group spans aircraft management, charter, data, simulators, and flight training
