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

European Business Aviation Weathers Tough Times

Business aviation in Europe gathers in Geneva for EBACE
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GKN Sharpens Its Composites Edge with New Wing Aerostructures Factory

The new Western Approach factory will give GKN the capacity it needs for A350XWB and A400M wing aerostructures work.
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Business Wants UK Government To Get Off the Fence over London Airport Capacity

The UK government is stalling over a possible policy shift on how to create more airport capacity for London.
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Finmeccanica Reports Record Losses

Finmeccanica posted big losses in 2011.
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Aircraft

Airbus Sales Boost EADS Results, but Cost Challenges Continue

Strong sales have left the EADS balance sheet looking robust, but it must still get a grip on new Airbus programs
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Business Aviation in China

Is now the time for Chinese bizav to come of age?
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Initial 4-D Flight Pushes Europe’s ATM Closer to Sesar Efficiency Goals

Sesar partners have proven the concept of 4-D flights to ensure that aircraft pass specified waypoints on time
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Indonesia Boosts Singapore Sales but China and India Are Quiet

The sales reach of Singapore's air show seems confined to southeast Asia
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Comac choses Crane door signal system for C919

Crane has won more work for China's C919 program

BOC orders V2500s for leased A320s

Leasing group BOC Aviation will power A320s with IAE's V2500 engine

SpiceJet selects SR Technics for CFM56 engine support

SRTechnics wins CFM56 engine support deal from SpiceJet