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
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Adds Gama in the UK to Service Center Network
Bournemouth-based MRO facility will support Phenom and Legacy jets
Environment
Irish Bizav Group Releases International Conference Agenda
Sustainability, future technology, public perception, and opportunities in Ireland are all on the agenda
Maintenance and Modifications
EASA Clears ExecuJet To Support Bombardier Global Bizjets
Approval covers the Dassault-owned MRO's bases in Belgium
Maintenance and Modifications
FAI Technik Approved to Maintain Nigerian Business Aircraft
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority issued aircraft maintenance approval to German company
Engines
Rolls-Royce Expands Capacity and Predictability in Engine Support
A new hangar in Indianapolis and better access to engine data are boosting the CorporateCare program
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Van Nuys Bizav MRO Marks 25th Anniversary
Former Western Jet Aviation facility joined StandardAero in 2023
Aircraft
Natilus Reveals Plan For 200-Seat Blended Wing Body Airliner
Blended wing body concept competes with a design by rival start-up JetZero and existing Airbus and Boeing aircraft
Regulations and Government
FAA Greenlights eVTOL Regs as NBAA-BACE Opens
FAA chief Michael Whitaker: “It’s here today. It is now a final rule”
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Refreshes Jet Fleet With New Credit Facility
Private flight provider is also installing Gogo's Galileo HDX Wi-Fi service
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
MySky Extends Scheduling Software to Part 91 Operators
Software will be integrated with all aspects of the company's spend management platform
Maintenance and Modifications
VIP Completions and ARRCC Give Falcon 7X a Full Makeover
SmartJets acquired the aircraft for a financial technology entrepreneur
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety Taps New Technologies To Enhance Training
Virtual reality and artificial intelligence are the future of flight training
Safety
AI-based Camera System Pinpoints Foreign Object Debris
Technology allows users to log high definition images and data for future reference
Engines
Skydiving Operator Commits to Electric Caravan Aircraft
Norway's Skydive Voss, Dovetail Electric Aviation and Scandinavian Seaplanes will conduct flight tests
Charter & Fractional
eVTOL Developer Supernal Teams with Blade and Clay Lacy
Two business aviation groups are stepping up efforts to be part of advanced air mobility
Avionics
Ingenio Earns STC For Bombardier Electronic Flight Bags
Cockpit Tablet EFBs are now approved for Globals and Challengers
Charter & Fractional
TAG Expands its Fleet With Nine More Aircraft
Worldwide management and charter fleet now includes more than 80 aircraft
FBOs
ExecuJet Haite Starts Ground Handling Services in Beijing
Company is supporting its partner Capital Airport Holding Business Aviation Management
Safety
Axis Adds AI Search Tool to Flight Crew Support App
Users can pose questions and get descriptive answers
Training and Workforce
Propair Adds VR/MR Software to Axis Flight Simulators
Austrian companies say the approach will reduce cost and time involved in flight training
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Platform Closes Broker/operator Data Gap
Former charter flight executive says industry needs to abandon its fear of data transparency
Regulations and Government
NBAA Appoints New Member Companies to Leadership Council
Members support advocacy work to speak up for business aviation's contributions to society
Engines
Rolls-Royce Completes Pearl 10X Engine Flight Testing
Turbofan flew more than 36,000 nm fitted to the engine maker's Boeing 747 testbed aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
Independence and Innovation Improve Maintenance Support Options
JSSI has diversified beyond its core hourly cost maintenance programs and invested in technology
Charter & Fractional
eVTOLs and eSTOLs Could Reshape Private Aviation
Joby, Lilium, and Electra are all making their case at NBAA-BACE 2024
Aircraft
Asia-Pacific Region Gets Its Own Business Aviation Show
Singapore Airshow organizer Experia Events has launched Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
German Parliament Blocks Loan Guarantee For Lilium's eVTOL Aircraft
Company's board of directors are now considering funding options
Aircraft
Aura Aero Will Build Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner in Florida
Daytona Beach International Airport has been confirmed as the site for a new manufacturing facility
Avionics
Honeywell and Merlin Will Merge Autonomous Technology with Anthem Avionics
Partners have agreed to prioritize deployment on military fixed-wing aircraft
ATC
Eurocontrol Forecasts Stronger Flight Growth in Europe
Annual flight volumes in the ECAC states will pass 11 million in 2025
