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
Safety
EASA Safety Conference Warns Against Complacency
The conference was held in the Danish capital Copenhagen earlier this month
Rotorcraft
Bell Signs Orders For Four Helicopters in Europe
Three more 505 singles and a 429 will be delivered in Europe
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Appoints Falcon Technic as Middle East Satcom Dealer
Dubai-based MRO group is approved to install Gogo Galileo and Plane Simple equipment
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Launches Cargo Charter Flight Operation
Services could include booking large aircraft for outsized, heavy freight
Charter & Fractional
Zela Relaunches Air Service to Greek Resort Island Syros
Scheduled flights will operate during the summer season from April through October
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet MRO Services Renews FAA and African Approvals
South African MRO can support aircraft registered in nine African states and the U.S.
Engines
VerdeGo Aero Starts Producing Hybrid-Electric Powertrain
The VH-4T-RD hardware is a pre-cursor to the VH-4T-415 production powertrain
Airports
UAE Investors To Build More Private Jet Hangars in Dubai
The new hangars will be managed by aircraft management group Empire Aviation
Aircraft
Saudi Arabian Partners Sign Up For Joby eVTOL Flight Trials
The Helicopter Company and Red Sea Global are also partnered with rival Archer
Cabin Interior and Electronics
UK Start-up Above Launches Phenom Charter Services
Birmingham-based operator has acquired Alto Aerospace's AOC
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Cranfield Aerospace Unveils Stringray Multi-Role Drone
The UK start-up is backed by Abu Dhabi's Strategic Development Fund
Airlines
Emirates Adds to Backlog of Airbus A350-900 Orders
Dubai-based carrier is also focused on boosting SAF supplies
Airlines
FlyDubai Taps Boeing and Airbus For Narrowbody Fleet Growth
Low-cost carrier could add up to 300 Boeing 737s and A321s
Airlines
Libya's Buraq Air Plans to Renew Fleet With A320neos
The country's first private airline is trying to rebuild its scheduled route networkj
FBOs
Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Get Private Aviation Complex
The emirates government announced a partnership with Falcon
Aircraft
Archer Launches Partnership with Helicopter Operator
The Helicopter Company and Red Sea Global will support test flights
Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports and Skyports Confirm Vertiport Plans
First two facilities being built for eVTOL air taxis will be ready in the first quarter of 2026
Airlines
Air Freight Group Orders Beta’s Alia Electric Aircraft
Logistics specialist is launching a new electric air cargo operator called e-Smart Avia
Maintenance and Modifications
Falcon Technic Earns UAE Design Organization Approval
Dubai-based sister company Alex Jet now holds a UAE air operator certificate
Training and Workforce
Riyadh Air Purchases Pair of CAE A321neo Simulators
CAE equipment is already training new Saudi carrier’s Boeing 787 crew
Airlines
Etihad Boosts Widebody Fleet with Airbus A330/350 Deal
FlyDubai and Air Europa also signed new deals with Airbus in Dubai
Airlines
African Carriers Expand Network with Boeing 737s
Boeing also announced deals with FlySafair, Air Sénégal and Gulf Air
Charter & Fractional
Dubai Hospital Teams with FAI Air Ambulance Service
Intensive care doctors will support FAI medical evacuation flights
Rotorcraft
Bristow Leases Five H160 Helicopters for African Fleet
Twin-engined rotorcraft are being leased through Milestone Aviation
Aircraft
U.S. Marines Trial Regent’s Seaglider for Rescue Missions
Regent is developing electric and hybrid-electric version of its seaglider
Aircraft
eVTOL Rivals Race To Prove Air Taxi Use Case in the UAE
Joby announces Dubai vertiport sites as Archer concludes Abu Dhabi test flights
Engines
Avolon Orders 100 CFM Leap Engines for A320neo Fleet
Leasing group is adding 50 of the narrowbodies to its portfolio
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Boosts MRO Capabilities To Meet Rising Demand
Investments at its Basel HQ and beyond have expanded the group’s bandwidth
Security
Fokker Introduces GPS Jamming and Spoofing Protection
New system integrates with multiple civil aircraft flight decks
FBOs
Jet Aviation Marks 20 Years of Bizav Service in Dubai
Gulfstream-sister company has FBOs in Dubai and Saudi Arabia
