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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Ticket sales for the 2026 Air Charter Expo (ACE) at London Biggin Hill Airport went on sale this week. The September 8 event is jointly run by the airport with The Air Charter Association (ACA) and Business Air News.
The organizers said on Monday that they expect this year’s show to build on growth achieved in recent years. More than 2,000 business aviation professionals attended the 2025 event, which also attracted more than 100 exhibiting companies and around 20 aircraft.
The 2026 show’s static display—extending from one of Biggin Hill’s hangars to an adjoining ramp area— will feature the following jets and helicopters, mainly displayed by charter operators: Dassault Falcon 6X; Gulfstream G700 (Qatar Executive); Bombardier Challenger 604 (Luxaviation); Bombardier Learjet 45 (247 Aviation); Embraer ERJ-135 (Air Charters Europe); Airbus H145 (Capital Air Services); and AgustaWestland AW139 (Castle Air).
The show site will feature a new hospitality pavilion and a reformatted conference zone. Sponsors include Dassault Falcon, Qatar Executive, APOGEE, FCG OPS, Drivania Chauffeurs, Close Brothers, and XLR Executive Jet Centres.
“ACE has continued to grow from strength to strength over the years, setting new records for both attendees and exhibitors, and establishing itself as the must-attend event in the air charter industry calendar,” said ACA chairman Kevin Ducksbury.

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