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
Charter & Fractional
Middle East market poised for steady long-term growth
Charter & Fractional
Middle East’s Bizav Gold Rush Replaced by Long-haul Growth
Charter & Fractional
Established Players Outlive Newcomers as Middle East Market Consolidates
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Happy Y2K12: Get Set for Another Year of Economic Anxiety
Charter & Fractional
ExecuJet Streamlines Aircraft Financing with SimplyFly Service
Europe Faces Retaliation as Court Rules Against ETS Appeal
The European Court of Justice has ruled that foreign airlines must comply with the emissions trading scheme
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Service Launches New Website
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Malaysia Adds Cayman MRO Approval
AIN Blog: Will the Year of the Dragon Spell Happy Times for Business Aviation in China?
We could finally find out whether China will fully realize its potential as the world’s most dynamic new market for business aviation.
Airports
Bids for BMI Hinge on Access to Heathrow Slots
Virgin and British Airways' parent IAG are vying to buy BMI from Lufthansa
Airports
European Financial Crisis Set To Drag Down Airline Profits
IATA's 2012 profits forecast sees airline margins dipping
AIN Blog: Failure Is Not an Option as Pragmatists Take Charge of Finmeccanica and Italy
Orsi replaces Guarguaglini at struggling Finmeccanica
Charter & Fractional
Charter Sector Gains in Anticipation of Holiday Dividend
The latest forward-looking demand index from online charter portal Avinode stood at 206.86 for December 1–up almost 90 points
Airports
Bangkok Don Mueang Airport Still Closed Due To Flood
Flood waters are subsiding at Bangkok Don Mueang Airport, but it could be another two months until the business aviation gateway is ready to reopen
AsBAA Boosts Membership and Lobbying Role in Response to Asian Growth
Membership of the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) is growing as the group’s new leadership team
Aircraft
India’s Kingfisher in Dash for Cash as Debt Pressure Mounts
Kingfisher Airlines needs new short- and long-term capital to ease its cash-flow woes
Aircraft
More Growth To Come from Middle East, Say Boeing and Airbus
Above average passenger growth to drive thousands of new airliner orders by 2030
Aircraft
Bombardier Gets C Series Boost as ATR Sales Soar
Turkey's Atlasjet commits to Bombardier's CS300 and NordStar opts for ATR42s
Aircraft
Boeing Enjoys Lavish Orders Bounty at Dubai Air Show
Middle East carriers give fill orders backlogs at both Boeing and Airbus during Dubai Air Show
Charter & Fractional
Comlux Is Launch Customer for Airbus ACJ321
Comlux Aviation placed the first-ever order for an Airbus ACJ321 at the Dubai Air Show yesterday, expanding the Airbus Corporate Jet offerings.
Taking the Long View in Dubai
Like so much of the growth seen in the Middle East, aviation interests have raced ahead at an alarming pace.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Commits Three Long-range Bizjets to ME Operation
VistaJet Commits Three Long-range Bizjets to ME Operation
Charter & Fractional
Comlux Places Airbus ACJ321 Launch Order
Comlux Aviation placed the first-ever order for an Airbus ACJ321 at the Dubai Air Show.
Aircraft
Could Flydubai Be Front of the Queue for Boeing 737 MAX?
Flydubai is a prime sales prospect for Boeing’s re-engined 737 MAX airliner.
FBOs
Rizon Jet on to 'City of Light'
Rizon Jet is laying plans for an FBO development at Paris Le Bourget Airport.
Bahrain To Host Airshow Early Next Year
The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Sakhir Airbase is set to host its second Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) early next year (Jan. 19-21, 2012).
Engines
Rolls-Royce Goes Greener with Fuel-efficient Trent 900 Turbofan
Rolls-Royce has introduced the first of a two-phase performance improvement for the Trent 900 engines that power the Airbus A380 airliner.
Flydubai Expands Its Route Network with a 'Simple' Strategy
Flydubai has to be considered a prime sales prospect for Boeing’s re-engined 737 MAX airliner.
Aircraft
Middle East Embraces Airbus ACJ Models for Their Range and Space
the Middle East has long been considered good sales territory for Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJs).
