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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Maldivian on Tuesday confirmed an order for a pair of ATR 42-600 aircraft, in a move that will take its total fleet of the twin turboprop model to seven. Officials from the national airline of the Maldives and the European airframer signed the agreement for the 48-seaters during the Singapore Airshow.

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