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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UAS International Trip Support is integrating its trip management platform with Leon Software’s flight management solution. The companies announced the partnership on Wednesday at MEBAA 2024, saying the combination will streamline the flight-planning process for business aircraft operators.
According to Poland-based Leon, its flight management software serves as a central data hub for flight bookings and operations. Users can keep all their flight data in one location, with easy processes for tracking any schedule or crew changes.
UAS said the collaboration will mean its customers no longer need to contact its operations team to book and manage services, or to provide data such the aircraft, flight schedule, and passenger details as these details will all be found in the Leon database. The Dubai-based business aviation services group believes the new 24/7 offering will help operators to be more efficient, with the ability to manage everything from trip creation to flight planning in a unified system.
“This integration with Leon Software aligns perfectly with UAS’s mission to provide seamless and flexible trip-planning tools for operators worldwide,” said Leon chief technology officer Paweł Szmagaj. “Together we’re enhancing the ability to access real-time trip details and improve operational efficiency, bringing even more value to UAS’s global client base.”

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