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.

Managing Editor

Charles Alcock

European aviation security specialists Dyami, Corposec, and Tarmak Aviation are joining forces to provide clients easy access to their various areas of expertise. Announcing the strategic partnership on Friday, the companies said they are looking to provide a highly personalized service to protect passengers, crew, cargo, and assets, and a holistic approach to risk management for commercial and private aircraft operators.
Dyami, which is based in the Netherlands, was founded by Eric Schouten, a former aviation security officer with the Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service. The company has provided advice to the European Business Aviation Association and NBAA over security arrangements for the EBACE show in Geneva. It helps airlines and other aircraft operators, as well as airports, enhance their security measures.
Austria-based Corposec has experience in both aviation and supply chain security. Founded by security veteran Elad Gadot, it supports companies in implementing and managing security operations and compliance systems covering customers, employees, and partners.
Tarmak Aviation is based in Belgium and specializes in security for the air cargo sector. Founded by Thomas De Maertelaere, the company has expertise in areas such as IATA’s dangerous goods handling requirements, ground operations training, and security audits.

News and information about crew, passenger, aircraft and airport security issues.

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New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

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News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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News and developments about aviation fuel, including jet fuel, aviation gasoline, and biofuel.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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