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
RAS’s quest is to be more inclusive
Qatar Airways is set to be made the newest corporate partner of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Britain’s industry remains challenged
At face value, the UK’s aerospace and defense industries might feel entitled to breathe a quiet sigh of relief and gently pat themselves on the back coming
Aircraft
Irkut’s MC-21 raises Russian comfort bar
This week’s Farnborough airshow will provide the closest look yet at what Irkut Corp.
L-3 rises in the ranks of defense technology
L-3 Communications is here at the Farnborough airshow highlighting some of the technology with which it has been able to assert itself as a leader in syste
ATC
ITT takes leading role in devising next-gen ATM
You could be forgiven for thinking that the best part of a generation has been expended in talking up the promised benefits of the U.S.
Leadership program raises workrate and bottom line
Let’s face it: the aerospace and defense industries do not have good track records when it comes to keeping new product developments on-time and on-budget.
Aero Sekur’s smart technology tackles space and earth projects
Involvement in the European Space Agency’s Intermediate Experimental Vehicle program to devise re-entry technology for low-earth orbit programs has given A
Aircraft
Tiny drones perform in indoor arena
As part of a concerted drive to increase the number of unmanned aircraft displays at the Farnborough show, organizers have installed a special netted area
Airports
New Terminal Opens at London Heliport
The new passenger terminal at the London Heliport officially opened on Tuesday.
LM’s flying intel lab helps to define defense needs
Most Farnborough exhibitors are here showing the fruits of years of laboratory work, but Lockheed Martin has brought the laboratory itself.
Aircraft
R-R pulling out stops to mature Trent XWB
Four years after the surprise launch of the Airbus A350XWB airliner, engine maker Rolls-Royce is still faced with two pleasant surprises from what might ha
Charter & Fractional
PremiAir Moves into London Biggin Hill Digs
PremiAir is expanding its fixed-wing activities, by establishing a new charter and management operation at London Biggin Hill Airport, together with an add
Aircraft
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Prepares for a Farnborough Show Fanfare
Former Boeing president Phil Condit once famously said, in so many words, that there is no point having aircraft at airshows.
Purse-strings Are Loosening as the Deal-Makers Return To Aerospace
Billions of dollars worth of new corporate deals are set to be struck in the aerospace sector over the coming weeks, according to Michael Richter, managing
Boeing Claims WTO Victory But Hasn’t Yet Landed Knock-out Punch on Airbus
Following the initial clamor of righteous indignation over the
FBOs
South Africa World Cup Traffic Boost Means ExecuJet FBO is Having a Ball
Staff at the ExecuJet Aviation FBO at Johannesburg’s Lanseria Airport have been working around the clock to handle the influx of corporate and VIP traffic
Charter & Fractional
Analyst Reports Charter Demand Up, Prices Flat
Demand worldwide for private charter flights has continued along an encouraging upward curve, with the arrival of the usually busy summer season, improved
Sustainability and Environment
Negotiations continue for ETS Support Facility
Eurocontrol’s ETS Support Facility has still not bee
Business Aviation, Smaller Airlines Face Specter of Inaccurate Emissions Data
Smaller European airlines have been warned that inaccurate monitoring of aircraft
Aircraft
Boeing Says Flaw on 787 Dreamliner's Horizontal Stabilizers Will Not Delay First Delivery
Boeing insists that a newly identified assembly flaw with the Boeing 787's horizontal stabilizers will not delay service entry of the new airliner, which i
Sopa Targets Bizav in Middle East-Europe Border States
The Central Europe Private Aviation (Cepa) group has formed an affiliated organization called
Sustainability and Environment
ETS Support Facility Decision Still Not Resolved
Eurocontrol’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) support facility has still not been definitively confirmed as an option for operators to meet their obligation
Easyjet To Test Volcanic Ash Detectors on Its Aircraft
UK carrier Easyjet is preparing to introduce a new cockpit system that could help its pilots avoid dangerous concentrations of volcanic ash.
Charter & Fractional
Avinode Sees Charter Demand Firming Up
Prospects for the executive and private charter market appear to be climbing as the traditionally busy summer season approaches, boosted this year by deman
FBOs
Ocean Sky builds European network
Ocean Sky is accelerating its plans to become a major international business aviation services group with the acquisition of FBO groups in Spain and Italy.
Iraqi Airways Considers Bankruptcy To Beat Kuwait Reparations
The prospect of involuntarily bankruptcy is all too real for many airlines around the world.
GKN Boss Pleasantly Surprised by Airliner Output
The aerospace industry has been more resilient than expected to the impact of the financial crisis and, as a consequence, the long-anticipated steep downtu
Sustainability and Environment
Europe likely to approve ETS Support Facility
Eurocontrol appears to be close to finally approving the funding and development of its ETS Support Facility, which would give business aircraft operators
Avionics
Thrane & Thrane unveils aviator 200
Thrane & Thrane has taken the wraps off what it claims is the smallest, lightest satcom equipment available for linking through Inmarsat broadband serv
