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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The 2026 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) will be staged later than usual, with organizers announcing June 2 to 4 dates on Thursday. Industry group EBAA said it has pushed back the event from the last week of May after “a detailed review of the broader events calendar” and is also promising more competitive pricing for exhibiting companies.
Moving the dates from the earlier May 27 to 29 schedule means Europe’s largest business aviation show will resume its traditional pattern of running from Tuesday through Thursday. There will be a media preview day on June 1 at the Palexpo site next to Geneva International Airport with press conferences and product unveilings.
General exhibitor bookings will open in January, with indoor space being allocated on the basis of loyalty to the event and stand size. Some premium locations will be offered through a randomized selection process to be confirmed on January 8.
<h2>Reducing Exhibitor Costs</h2>
According to EBAA, pricing for aircraft on display will be around one-fifth of rates charged at previous shows and will be closer to those for regional industry events than major international events. Indoor exhibit pricing has been frozen at 2024 rates to provide what the group called “long-term stability” for exhibitors.
In November, EBAA unveiled plans for a new layout and location for the EBACE static display. The <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-11-27/ebace-show-will-feature-new-aircraft-static-display-area">new display area</a> offers just over 430,000 sq ft of space and will be accessible from both airside and landside, with exhibitors having the ability to host clients in “bespoke hospitality structures.”
After 2026, EBAA plans to hold the EBACE show in various new locations in Europe, with the event returning to its Geneva base in even-numbered years. “After carefully assessing the market, we are confident that holding EBACE26 from June 2 to 4, 2026, will offer a better experience for everyone involved,” said EBAA CEO Stefan Benz. “The updated dates are aligned closely with the needs and requirements of all our exhibitors from different regions, [as well as] our visitors, and support the reimagined format we are introducing for the 2026 edition.”
Next year, the Islamic religious festival of Eid al-Adha is on May 27. In recent years, growing numbers of exhibitors and visitors from the Middle East region have participated in the annual EBACE show.

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