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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Business jet sales specialist Jetcraft has launched a division focused on providing preowned aircraft for special missions roles. Announcing the initiative on Monday, the company said it will source aircraft for government and defense clients and can also provide support with the modification process.
The Jetcraft Special Missions team will focus on providing platforms for missions including medical evacuation, surveillance, aerial firefighting, military training, and head-of-state transportation. After finding suitable aircraft, it will handle the process for getting them to the end user.
CEO Stéphane Leroy, who joined Jetcraft after 35 years of experience in the aerospace and defense sectors, is leading the new business unit. He previously worked with both Bombardier and Thales, handling aircraft sales for government and other special missions clients.
According to Jetcraft, its extensive experience in the business aircraft market and global presence with staff in 30 locations means it is well placed to access the most suitable inventory of aircraft. In some cases, it will be working with prime contractors responsible for converting aircraft and installing special equipment, while in other transactions, it might deliver an aircraft prior to modification.
“As the world’s largest buyer and seller of preowned aircraft, this is a natural evolution of what Jetcraft does, bringing cost-effective preowned solutions and expertise,” Leroy commented. “There is a large and growing requirement for special missions aircraft, and I believe we have a highly compelling offer to address it.”
Jetcraft Special Missions is headquartered in the UAE. The wider group is based in the UK, and it also has offices in the U.S. and Asia.

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