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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Charles Alcock

Collins Aerospace is a prominent aerospace and defense company specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced technology solutions. They offer a wide range of products and services, including avionics, aircraft interiors, mission systems, and space systems. 

Yingling Aviation has completed its first installation of the Collins Aerospace Venue cabin management system. The Wichita-based maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider reported completion of the project on Wednesday, with the installation platform being a Gulfstream G550.
To date, Venue has already been installed on more than 1,800 aircraft worldwide, either on a factory-delivered basis or with the work completed by an aftermarket contractor. Collins provided some onsite support to Yingling’s technicians during power-up and testing tasks.
“The biggest wow factor is the Airshow HD moving map,” said Josh Peterson, regional sales manager and avionics expert at Yingling. “It gives passengers a beautiful, intuitive picture of where they are, paired with real-time flight information. When combined with the Venue app, customers gain real-time awareness of their [aircraft] asset, which adds tremendous value.”
Yingling is eager to offer the modification as an expansion of its support capabilities for medium- to large-cabin business aircraft. It said the Venue system modernizes the cabin by upgrading displays and passenger interfaces with intuitive touchscreen controls and high-definition entertainment options that enhance both the passenger experience and aircraft value.

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.

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Yingling Reports First Collins Venue Installation 

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