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
Engines
High-tech hush kit for noisy business jet cabins
Broadband cabin noise, which can greatly fatigue passengers in even the most finely appointed business aircraft, could be a thing of the past if a new syst
Charter & Fractional
Gatherings of Mustangs with European charter firms
Very light jet (VLJ) charter operations are on the rise in Europe with the service entry of the first Cessna Citation Mustangs.
‘Global’ R-R keeps home fires burning
At face value, Rolls-Royce’s recent establishment of new facilities in Singapore, the U.S.
Charter & Fractional
Skyjet hopes Olympics open doors
This year’s Olympic Games in Beijing could provide the catalyst for Chinese authorities to adopt a more user-friendly attitude toward business aviation, ac
Curtiss-Wright’s Boeing 787 deal exemplifies its plans for expansion
Curtiss-Wright Controls (CWC) (Stand No.
Q-Sight weighs less, costs less
BAE Systems has launched a new helmet-mounted display technology that it says will deliver enhanced “head-up, eyes-out” situational awareness for helicopte
Aircraft
Barco visuals provide PC-21s with a display to remember
A twin turboprop trainer can’t hope to fully replicate an F-16 fighter, but rookie pilots with the Republic of Singapore Air Force will quickly get a feel
Charter & Fractional
LEA Readies Mustangs for VLJ Air-taxi Service
London Executive Aviation (LEA) officially unveiled the first of the 10 Cessna Citation Mustangs it has on order during a ceremony at Farnborough Airport o
FBOs
CSE Aviation Is Reborn
BBA Group has separated its Oxford-based piston aircraft sales and support operation from its Signature Flight Support operations in the UK and France.
Airports
London’s Oxford Airport seeks to lure more bizav
Oxford Airport is being redeveloped and marketed as a business aviation gateway for central England and the London area.
Airports
London Manston readies for British Open traffic
London Manston Airport is preparing to receive a barrage of corporate aircraft, bringing players and spectators to the British Open Golf Championship, whic
Charter & Fractional
Bombardier in-house charter challenges frax
Bombardier has started offering its Skyjet ad hoc executive charter service alongside its Flexjet Europe’s existing Jet Membership block-charter program.
FBOs
Jet Aviation parent shuffles execs
New Swiss guidelines on corporate governance have prompted top-level changes at Hirschmann Industrial Holding, parent company of Jet Aviation.
Paris Air Show Preview 2003
The 2003 Paris Air Show will open its doors June 15 to 22 against a backdrop of bitter conflict and recriminations.
ATC
Chinese Airspace More Open
Foreign business aircraft operators are enjoying somewhat easier access to Chinese airspace, at least between the country’s major cities.
Maintenance and Modifications
Latin American RVSM Bottleneck?
Argentina and Colombia are lobbying to delay the planned January 2005 implementation of reduced vertical separation minimum (RVSM) airspace throughout Lati
Batty Is New BAUA Chief
John Batty, the recently retired chief pilot of Motorola’s European flight department, this month becomes the new chief executive of the UK’s Business Airc
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
European airspace users may have to beef up their insurance
All aircraft using European airspace are facing the prospect of having to carry minimum levels of third-party liability insurance.
Regulations and Government
Easing into EASA: transition from JAA could extend to 2008
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will start assuming its responsibilities in September, though it may well take at least until 2008 for it to com
Safety
Relaxing UK restrictions on helo singles could ‘degrade overall safety standards’
Lobbying by U.S.
UK GA manufacturers and traders focus on uncertainties
Almost half of the UK’s General Aviation Manufacturers & Traders Association (GAMTA) members have declared themselves to be less optimistic about busin
Charter & Fractional
Santulli drops fees to lure Russians
NetJets Europe is targeting fast-expanding Russian businesses for its fractional-ownership program.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets has dibs on most Northolt slots
Executive charter and corporate aircraft operators have complained that they have been unable to get slots at London Northolt Airport since NetJets started
Regulations and Government
EU security rules include air charter
New European Union (EU) requirements have been introduced requiring most aircraft weighing more than 22,045 pounds or having more than 19 passenger seats t
FBOs
FBOs put in a tough spot
David Newcomb, managing director of London Gatwick Airport FBO Interflight, spelled out to delegates at the recent UK GAMTA conference how facilities like
EBACE 2003 looks to set one for the record books
The third annual European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (EBACE) will return to Geneva next month (May 7 to 9), with the event set to surpas
Charter & Fractional
European firm offering scheduled bizjet service
February 17 will see the launch of scheduled business aircraft services linking Geneva, London and Paris.
Accidents
Bristow sues Sikorsky over S-76 crash
Bristow Helicopters’ insurance companies have started legal action against Sikorsky Aircraft over the July 16, 2002 crash of an S-76A in the UK sector of t
Safety
Software may put to rest the crew-fatigue debate
The Centre for Human Sciences at British aerospace and defense research group Qinetiq has developed software that it says can assess and predict crew fatig
Aircraft
B-N putting a positive spin on its propeller-driven aircraft
Despite the encroachment of ever lighter new jet aircraft on the traditional marketplace for piston- and turboprop-powered models, there are always going t
