Can Comac Make the C919 Happen? How Would Anyone Know?
Comac had a large stand at Airshow China last week in Zhuhai but the state-backed company is still not being transparent about the status of its C919 airliner program. (Photo: Reuben Johnson)
Comac had a large stand at Airshow China last week in Zhuhai but the state-backed company is still not being transparent about the status of its C919 airliner program. (Photo: Reuben Johnson)
Charles Alcock
Managing Editor
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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.

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