Charles Alcock
Managing Editor
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.
Latest from Charles Alcock
Aircraft
NBAA's 2015 Show in Las Vegas Is Strongest Since Downturn
NBAA's 2015 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas drew strong visitor and exhibitor numbers.
FBOs
Signature’s Spacious San Jose FBO Has the High-tech Touch
Signature Flight Support's new San Jose FBO is on a 29-acre site with ample ramp and hangar space, as well as a modern executive terminal.
JCB Aero Opens New Beaudet Completions House in U.S.
Beaudet Aviation is located close to Dassault
Cabin Interior and Electronics
GDC Challenges Conventional Completions Wisdom With Technology
GDC Technics is stepping up its technological capability with an emphasis on lighter materials, plus 3D design and printing.
Aircraft
Gama Research Shows Resurgent U.S. Bizav
The U.S. bizav sector is once again dominating the world market
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Expands ADS-B Solutions for Hawkers
Latest STCs will cover ADS-B for four different Hawker jets.
Aircraft
Jet Edge Predicts Double-Digit Growth as Fleet Grows
Jet Edge’s fleet will soon have more than 50 aircraft
Avionics
Extant Agrees To Support Avidyne Displays
Obsolescence support specialist Extant will support the FlightMax EX5000-series multifunction displays.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Expands Global Service Center Network
The company has added new authorized service centers globally.
Engines
Passport Nacelles Installed Ahead of Global 7000 Flight Testing
Nexcelle’s nacelles promise improved aerodynamic efficiency, a quieter sound profile and more efficient maintenance.
FBOs
Jetex Expands FBO Network in Mexico and Japan
Jetex Flight Support has started partnerships with Eolo at Mexico’s Toluca Airport and with Air Contrail at Tokyo’s Narita and Haneda Airport.
Regulations and Government
MEBAA Expands Bizav Horizons Into North Africa
The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association will host its second show in Morocco in September 2017.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
JetConnex Inflight Broadband Close to Service Entry
JetConnex is being offered specifically for business aviation users and is based on the new Inmarsat-5 satellite constellation.
Avionics
SD FlightLog Automates Data Capture and Processing
Satcom Direct’s new electronic flight data log runs through its FlightDeck Freedom datalink service.
Safety
Wyvern Expands Safety Audit Programs
InterFlight Global is the latest charter broker to join Wyvern Broker group.
FBOs
Avfuel Names New Fort Wayne FBO as Latest Dealer
The Fort Wayne Aero Center is due to open on January 1, 2016.
Airlines
TAP Portugal Refreshes Fleet with $8.5 Billion Airbus Order
TAP Portugal's new owners Atlantic Gateway have provided funds to by 53 new Airbus aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
New Cockpit Visors Can be Dimmed Electronically
Vision Systems is introducing its new Opti-Visor dimmable cockpit visors.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux Adds Hangar to Boost Widebody Completion Role
Comlux is about to start a major VIP refurbishment of an Airbus A330 aircraft.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Global Jet Capital Close to Completing GE Capital Buy
The acquisition of the portfolio of GE Capital Corporate Aircraft has expanded the inventory of new leasing group Global Jet Capital.
Aircraft
Mitsubishi Regional Jet Makes First Flight
The MRJ completed a 90-minutes maiden flight from Mitsubishi's base at Nagoya Airport in Japan.
Airports
Shell Fueling Roots Run Deep In The Middle East
Shell provides Jet A aircraft fuel, lubricants and bitumen for runway resurfacing.
Training and Workforce
CAE Signs Training Agreements with Three Middle East Operators
CAE is providing new Boeing 787 and 777 simulators for Saudi Arabian Airlines
Maintenance and Modifications
GAL Launches Training Initiative for UAE Aerospace Engineers
Global Aerospace Logistics is a partnering with Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
FBOs
MoonJet Set To Expand Flight Support to China
Jordan-based MoonJet intends to open an office in Beijing.
GDC Expands Into Helicopter Ops, ISR and Training
GDC Middle East is a new subsidiary of the GDC Group, which specializes in aircraft completions, maintenance and engineering.
Maintenance and Modifications
Asset Management Software Drives Down Costs For OEMs And Clients
IFS is providing software to support the operations of complex aircraft like Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter.
Aircraft
Singapore Show Set to Kick of Aerospace Year in 2016
Technology, training and business aviation will be key focal points for the next Singapore Airshow
Aircraft
Gulfstream Has Big Presence As New Jets Approach
Gulfstream is stepping up flight testing of its new G500 and G600 jets.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Expands Basel VIP Completions Center
Jet Aviation recently delivered a VIP ACJ A340 aircraft.
