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
UK Plans Dedicated Airspace for 2012 Olympics
The UK’s National Air Traffic Services is proposing to establish a new airspace structure specifically to accommodate business aviation during the period a
FBOs
U.S. Eases Customs and Immigration Pre-Clearance Process in Shannon
The process through which business aircraft passengers and crew can clear U.S.
Aircraft
Piaggio Short Lists Partners for Jet Program
Piaggio Aero Industries apparently will enter the business-jet market only if it can line up an existing major aircraft manufacturer as a risk-sharing part
ATC
UK Plans Dedicated Airspace for Bizav at 2012 Olympics
The UK’s National Air Traffic Services proposed a new airspace structure specifically to accommodate business aviation during the 2012 Olympic Games in Lon
Aircraft
Freighter Conversion Demand Tilts IAI over to the Civil Side
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is achieving faster growth on the civil side of its business than on the military side, for which it is arguably better k
Safi Flies the Flag for Afghan Air Transport Independence
Outsiders might assume that war is the biggest worry for Afghan carrier Safi Airways.
Rotorcraft
Mexican Operator Leases EC 145s from Milestone
Leasing group Milestone Aviation announced today its first deal involving Eurocopter aircraft through an agreement to place four new EC145s with Mexican op
Charter & Fractional
AIN Blog: Charter Feels the Squeeze from All Sides
I thought that working in the media was a precarious career path until I started to learn more about the executive charter business.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aftermarket Sales Will Lift Despite Downturn, Says UBS
Despite the increasingly uncertain economic outlook, trading conditions for companies making their living from the air transport aftermarket are improving,
Aircraft
Charter Demand Set To Flatten as Prices Wobble
Demand for charter flights during September looks set to flatten out, according to the latest projections from online charter portal Avinode.
Aircraft
Certification Ends Development Nightmares for Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, which during its seven-times delayed development program has seemed more of a nightmare than a dream, became a joyful reality on A
FBOs
Nigeria gets first real FBO with new Lagos facility
Nigeria now has what claims to be the West African country’s first purpose-built FBO, with the recent opening of the EAN Jet Centre at Murtala Muhammed Int
Hadid Expands in India
Partly driven by a need to speed up the processing of overflight and landing permit applications for its clients, Hadid International recently expanded its
Regulations and Government
Delegation of permit processing raises concerns about even-handedness
Civil aviation authorities in some developing world states appear to be turning to commercial flight-planning groups to handle the issuing of overflight an
Regulations and Government
EU-ETS ‘Small Emitter’ Tool To Be Expanded
The European Commission is preparing to allow more aircraft operators to use the simplified compliance procedure for its controversial emissions trading sc
Aircraft
ANA Readies for First Flight of 787 Dreamliner
Japanese carrier ANA is preparing for the first-ever passenger flight by the new
EADS Accelerates Acquisitions Plan in the Face of Market Volatility
Turmoil in stock markets and the prospect of another public debt and banking crisis have done nothing to deter EADS in its expansion and diversification pl
Aerospace Firms Falling Short in Customer Support, Claims Accenture
Aerospace manufacturers recognize the need to deliver more comprehensive and valuable support to customers around the world, but they have failed to adequa
Will the Fernandes Midas Touch Rub Off on Malaysia Airlines?
Asian air transport rebel Tony Fernandes, chief executive of low-cost pioneer AirAsia, will soon join the industry establishment, assuming his planned acqu
AIN Blog: Stocks and Stones May Hurt Your Bones, But Words Will Never Hurt You
Business aviation may still be brimming with righteous indignation over recent attacks by President Barack Obama (in the row over bonus depreciation) and <
Aircraft
French Pilots’ Union Pulls Out of AF447 Accident Investigation
The French pilots’ union, SNPL, has withdrawn its participation in the ongoing investigation of Air France Flight 447 (AF447), the Airbus A330-200 that cra
Aircraft
Charter Demand Peaks with 2011 ahead of 2010
Demand for charter flights anticipated during August showed a marked trailing off compared with a strong showing for July, according to the latest data fro
Aircraft
Latest Report on AF447 Crash Calls for New Training and Flight Data
French air accident investigators have highlighted gaps in flight crew training and management in the latest report into the 
U.S. Escalates Political Confrontation Over European ETS
Political pressure against the application of the European Union’s emissions trading scheme to non-European aircraft operators has intensified, with
Aircraft
Airline Lobbyist Fabio Gamba To Lead Europe's Bizav Group
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has appointed an airline lobbyist as its new leader.
Charter & Fractional
Limited resources halt investigation into NetJetsEurope
Britain’s Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has said that it will not continue to investigate a complaint made against NetJets Europe because it has insufficien
FBOs
Al Bateen’s Bizav Hub Takes Shape with New FBO and MRO Offerings
Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen Executive Airport has further boosted its credentials as the Middle East’s leading business aviation hub by establishing its own bran
FBOs
New FBOs meet rising bizav demand in Middle East
Rizon Jet recently opened its long-planned FBOs at London’s Biggin Hill Airport and Doha International Airport.
