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.

Managing Editor

Charles Alcock

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) yesterday released details about a new three-day event, EBAA Week, in Brussels from November 16 to 18. It will bring Europe’s business aviation community together for discussions covering operations, safety, policy dialogue, and industry engagement, with different events running in tandem.
EBAA Week is open to EBAA members and nonmembers. Participants are expected to include aircraft operators, service providers, policymakers, and regulators.
On November 16, <a href="https://www.ebaa.org/events/ebaa-week-2026">EBAA Week</a> will begin with the Business Aviation Flight Dispatcher Day at the Eurocontrol headquarters in Brussels. The second and third days will take place in the Skyhall venue at Brussels Airport, with exhibitor opportunities for companies there.
The program for November 17 and 18 will be built around the latest staging of the Airops sessions for companies thaincludes FBOs, airports, ground handlers, trip planners, and other operational stakeholders. At the same time, other delegates will participate in the new Business Aviation Safety &amp; Innovation Conference. During the afternoon of November 17, EBAA will also hold its European Business Aviation Summit, which will be focused on policy, regulation, and strategic issues facing the industry.
EBAA has yet to issue a statement about possible future plans for its annual EBACE show after the cancellation of the 2026 event.

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