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
Aircraft
Boeing Takes Steps Forward and Backward on 787
Boeing has given itself until the end of the third quarter to publicly outline its latest plan to get the 787 Dreamliner airborne and certified.
Sustainability and Environment
Helping To Heal the ETS Headaches
Former NetJets Europe and Tag Aviation executive David Carlisle has set up his own company, ETS Aviation, to help aircraft operators comply with Europe’s n
Sustainability and Environment
Emissions Trading for Aviation: the Theory
Aircraft operators who will be subject to Europe’s new emissions trading scheme (ETS) beginning Jan.
Regulations and Government
EC takes Britain to task on aircraft tax exemption
The UK government is considering a demand from the European Commission (EC) that it change its tax legislation to remove an exemption from value-added tax
FBOs
JetEx inaugurates its FBO at Le Bourget
JetEx has officially opened its new FBO at Paris Le Bourget Airport.
Charter & Fractional
Qatar begins Middle East charter ops
Qatar Airways is getting into the private charter business with the launch of its Qatar Executive subsidiary.
Charter & Fractional
Whole aircraft on offer from Euro frax firm
European fractional ownership provider Jet Republic is now trying to sell whole midsize business aircraft.
Regulations and Government
EASA delays decision on duty time and rest rules
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has agreed to extend discussion of the most contentious points arising from its proposed new rules for aircraft
Airports
Another bizav airport for the London area
The UK’s Coventry Airport has opened a new executive jet center and, in a bid to boost business aviation traffic, offered free ground handling to operators
Sustainability and Environment
UK extends deadline for ETS
The UK government is pushing back the August 31 deadline for aircraft operators to register for the European Union’s new emissions trading scheme (ETS) and
Regulations and Government
Bizav To Have More Say in EASA Proposed Ops Rules
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will extend discussion of the most contentious points arising from its proposed new rules for aircraft operation
Sustainability and Environment
UK Postpones Emissions Registration Deadline
The UK government is delaying the August 31 deadline for aircraft operators to register for the European Union’s new emissions trading scheme (ETS) and to
Charter & Fractional
Arabasco, Royal Jet Form Saudi Charter Venture
Royal Jet and Arabasco today launched a joint venture to expand private charter services in Saudi Arabia.
Regulations and Government
EC Takes UK to Task over Aircraft VAT Exemption
The UK government is considering a demand from the European Commission (EC) that it change its tax legislation to remove an exemption from value added tax
Charter & Fractional
Royal Family Relying More on Aircraft Chartering
Britain’s Royal Household and Ministry of Defence are evaluating options for providing flights for Queen Elizabeth II and her family beginning April 1 next
Paris Air Show Report
If you can imagine the Paris Air Show as a stock market then what happened at this year’s event (held from June 15 to 21) was nothing less than a rally, sp
Show boosts aerospace’s stock but hard times may still linger
If you can imagine the Paris Air Show as a stock market then what it has enjoyed this week is a nothing less than a rally–and a very welcome one at that.
Dubai Airshow expects record exhibitor turnout
The organizers of this year’s Dubai Airshow (November 15 to 19) expect to break all existing exhibition space records with the addition of a fourth hall, s
Visitors up for Asian Aerospace in Hong Kong
The 2009 Asian Aerospace show in Hong Kong is set to achieve significant growth in visitor numbers with organizers reporting that pre-registrations are mor
Honeywell: air transport market bottom in sight
The bottom of the air transport crash is in sight, according to Honeywell Aerospace.
Bell launches green drive as defense sales soften slump
Bell Helicopter has announced plans to reduce the environmental footprint of its products through the new Eco-Innovation initiative that will evaluate them
Thin prospects for airliner sales but military deals show potential
This week’s historic Paris Air Show may yet deliver its usual share of surprises, but one apparent certainty is that very few of the exhibitors are likely
Engines
Second-generation GTF is already on Pratt’s radar
The downturn in demand in some of its markets has not dented the ardor of engine maker Pratt & Whitney for developing new technology.
Aircraft
Flurry of recent export orders bolsters Israel Aerospace sales
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) hopes that new export orders, such as a $50 million deal to supply unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia, will bolste
Aircraft
ATRr’s 600 Series is close to first flight
Royal Air Maroc is one of the most recent customers to sign up for the new 600 Series of ATR-42s and ATR-72s being developed by Avions de Transport Regiona
GE keeps focus on next-generation technology
After 28 years with General Electric Lorraine Bolsinger took over as president and CEO of GE Aviation Systems in October 2008.
Turbomeca plots revolution in helicopter engine design
Turbomeca is pressing ahead with a radical design for a new generation of helicopter engines to deliver a quantum leap in operational efficiency.
CMC looks toward new FronTiers
CMC Electronics (Hall 3 Stand D50) is aiming to step up its position in the avionics market with a major investment in a new family of integrated avionics
Mexico prepared for new wave of investment in aerospace sector
Mexico’s fast-growing aerospace sector is here at the Paris Air Show in strength once again (Hall 3 Stand D24), and the latest projections for its future s
Environment Drives R&D
As for much of the aerospace sector, the need to make air transport greener is driving much of the research-and-development effort at GKN.
