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
FBOs
Ocean Sky explores field as new FBOs shape up in Spain
Ocean Sky has its three new Spanish FBOs up and running in Ibiza, Menorca and Valencia and is planning to add more facilities in Spain.
Aircraft
VLJ evolution takes first steps in Europe
Whether it’s entirely the fault of the economic crisis we may never know, but we can be sure the anticipated very-light-jet (VLJ) revolution never happened
FBOs
ExecuJet adopts Parisian air
ExecuJet Europe and France’s Ad- vanced Air Support (AAS) launched their new joint-venture FBO at Paris Le Bourget on October 7.
MEBA organizers predict strong showing next month
This year’s Middle East Business Aviation show, to be held in Dubai December 7 to 9, is set to be the biggest event yet.
Aircraft
Reborn Dornier Do-228 fills versatile roles in airline livery
Ruag Aviation has delivered its first modernized 228NG twin turboprop to launch customer New Central Airservice.
Charter & Fractional
Survey: Charter Operators Are Sales Slackers
At a time when they can ill afford to miss out on any available business, charter operators are doing a poor job of responding to flight requests, accordin
Charter & Fractional
Charter Market: Illegal ops compromise safety, costs
Illegal charter flights are increasingly common, according to operators and brokers who spoke to AIN, most of whom declined to go on the record with specif
Charter & Fractional
Despite increased revenue, Air Partner records loss in FY10
Stronger trading in the second half of the financial year ending on July 31, 2010, lifted revenues for UK-based charter brokering group Air Partner by 22.9
Charter & Fractional
Operators wary of optimism in view of slender profit margins
Ultimately, and unsurprisingly, the international market for private and business charter flights is a microcosm of the wider global economy in which it re
ICAO Decision on Climate Change Fails To Quell ETS Row
After years of hair-splitting debate and tactical vacillation, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) finally has agreed to what it character
Aircraft
Comlux Airbus A318 Elite wears polished wing slats
Out on the NBAA static display Comlux Aviation is showcasing an upgraded addition to its charter/management fleet in the shape of an Airbus A318 Elite feat
Avinode streamlines link between charter operators, customers
Online charter portal Avinode is launching its new Operator Link Web service here at the NBAA Convention.
Mideast bizav show logs 40 percent growth
This year's Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show, to be held in Dubai from December 7 to 9, is set to be the biggest event yet.
Sustainability and Environment
ICAO Resolution Tackles Aviation Emissions
At the close of its 37th Assembly last Friday, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) agreed to what it characterized as the first global app
ATC
Europe preps for high-altitude regs
The requirement for aircraft flying above FL285 in Europe to have the latest VDLM2 datalink capability begins on Jan.
Aircraft
MU-2 support remains strong
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America’s (MHIA) Aviation Product Support Division provides support for some 400 MU-2 twin turboprop aircraft operating outside
Saab STCs missile defense system
Saab Avitronics has arrived at the NBAA show having just achieved the first supplemental type certificates for its Civil Aircraft Missile Protection System
European bizav association continues education series
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has been preparing its members for the new requirement for operators to have a safety management system (
Charter & Fractional
Gama sees positive signs for charter
It is just more than two years since Gama Aviation (Booth No.
FBOs
With new hangar under way, Biggin Hill continues expansion
London Biggin Hill Airport has just started construction for a new 55,000-sq-ft hangar adjacent to its main passenger terminal.
Sustainability and Environment
ETS reporting process remains a headache
If you make even a handful of short flights into European airspace, there’s no escaping the countdown to the European Union’s contentious emissions trading
Aircraft
What Will SMS Add To the Falcon Flock?
The next big new idea from Dassault is its long-awaited SMS super-midsized jet program.
Delivery rise boosts Dassault Aviation
Financial results for the first half of 2010 appeared to suggest that Dassault Aviation has begun to reverse the severe downward trend its Falcon business
Aircraft
Socata could resurrect Grob SPn
Daher-Socata is jointly studying plans for a new aircraft development under an exclusive agreement with Allied Aviation Technologies, which owns the asset
Aerospace Firms Prime Targets for Cyber Crime
Aerospace and defense firms are especially vulnerable to breaches of cyber security, according to a
UK club welcomes VFR helicopter operations
Helicopter operators wanting to fly into London now have a less costly alternative to the London Heliport at Battersea.
EBAA welcomes new regional groups
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has formally recognized the affiliation of five new national groups to its organization.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Europe predicts profit this year
As a result of aggressive cost-cutting measures, NetJets Europe expects to achieve modest operating profits this year.
Sustainability and Environment
Confusion reigns over ETS implementation in Europe
Europe’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) is not much more than a
