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
Flight-planning services boost European efforts
Along with the world’s two other leading flight-planning groups, Universal Weather & Aviation’s home is in Houston.
FBOs
Monopolies get state protection in Italy
Independent FBO groups are at last challenging cozy ground handling monopolies in Italy.
FBOs
Swissport adds Spanish facility to its network
Swissport Executive Aviation (SEA) is opening a new FBO at Spain’s Malaga Airport this month.
FBOs
Swiss businesses upgrade facilities
The ExecuJet Aviation FBO at Zurich Kloten Airport has installed a WLAN high-speed communications connection for passenger and crew use.
FBOs
FBO changes abound at Le Bourget
FBOs at Paris Le Bourget Airport, which makes a strong claim to be Europe’s biggest dedicated business aviation gateway, are experiencing growth with a ste
FBOs
Several FBO companies set their sights on London
Next month TAG Aviation is due to complete construction of a new terminal at Farnborough Airport.
FBOs
Jet Aviation continues expansion
Jet Aviation is preparing to open a new executive terminal at Dusseldorf Airport by year-end.
FBOs
European FBO Report: Industry Challenges Include Access and Shrinking Price Margins
FBOs across the length and breadth of Europe are enjoying traffic growth at rates not seen since before 9/11.
Charter & Fractional
European fractional to offer shares in pre-owned aircraft
A new European fractional ownership program that will begin operations this month is offering shares in pre-owned Cessna Citation CJ1s.
FBOs
TAG Aviation to build new executive
The TAG Aviation board of directors has approved the construction of a new operations and executive terminal building at Farnborough.
Engines
Paris Air Show 2005: This year's show set records for both attendance and number of sales logged
First the good news, or at least the news that most people in the international aerospace and defense industry can agree on.
Charter & Fractional
Omni’s new services include executive charter and handling
Portuguese air transport and maintenance group Omni is seeking to raise its stature as a business aviation services group by revitalizing its executive cha
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UAVs in UK Civil Airspace Demo
At least a dozen unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are to be flown at the Unmanned Systems show to be staged at the UK’s ParcAberporth aviation business park
Frankfurt Airport joins Private Jet service network
The Lufthansa Private Jet service, which allows passengers to book NetJets Europe aircraft for connections with the German airline’s scheduled services, no
Aircraft
Avanti II gets new engines, more power
Piaggio Aero Industries has confirmed that its new Avanti II model will replace the existing production model of its twin turboprop pusher aircraft from Se
Charter & Fractional
Global Wings Extends Reach to China
Two factors have brightened business prospects for Japanese executive charter operator Global Wings: joining Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate c
Charter & Fractional
Skyjet International expands in Asia
The Asia-Pacific region is sharing in the rapid growth achieved by Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate executive charter program.
Charter & Fractional
Aircraft Management Grows in Asia
Jet Aviation Business Jets’ charter and management network also extends into Asia.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation reports robust growth at Singapore facility
Anyone who has studied the market for business aviation seriously in Asia accepts that its potential will take time to come to fruition, but that when it h
Asia’s business aviation fleet grows…slowly
The impressive long-term economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region over the past few decades has not yet yielded a commensurate growth in business aviatio
Major OEMs Head for Shanghai
ABACE 2005 has drawn the world’s leading business aircraft manufacturers to its exhibitor roster: Boeing Business Jets, Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault Falcon
First ABACE ready to debut this month
The first Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) will be staged in Shanghai, China, from August 9 to 11.
Regulations and Government
UK may revise rules about foreign aircraft registration
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is considering whether to prevent foreign-registered aircraft that are not operated commercially from being based p
Charter & Fractional
Bookajet plans expansion of European management fleet
It is tempting to subscribe to the stereotypical view that if you need to ask how much business aviation costs then it isn’t for you.
Aircraft
ExecuJet Aviation extends its reach with Grob SPn program
ExecuJet Aviation Group has successfully pursued its ambitions of becoming a truly global business aviation services group while maintaining a relatively l
Hainan Airlines to open
Chinese operator Hainan Airlines announced at the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition that it will open an authorized service center for Rayt
Charter & Fractional
Metrojet givesAsian charter fleet a boost
Gulfstream is set to deliver the first G450 to an Asian customer by the end of this month.
Aircraft
Embraer expects market for large-cabin jets
Business jet passengers in the Asia-Pacific market will appreciate the generous cabin space Embraer’s Legacy offers, according to Guan Dongyuan, managing d
Bombardier expands reach in Asia
Bombardier sold four business jets to Asian customers during July and August.
Companies Bring Bizav Services to China
Operators of foreign business aircraft need all the help they can get in China.
