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
Air Charter Demand Rises, but Prices Still Fluctuate
As the northern hemisphere’s busy summer season nears, the start of June saw projected charter demand rise by more than 30 points, according to the forward
EBAA France Expands Board of Directors
The French branch of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) expanded its board of directors from eight to 11 members, consisting of seven repres
It’s Official: ABACE is the new EBACE as NBAA inks Shanghai deal
On the last day of Ebace, NBAA signed a five-year agreement with the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Co.
Vibrant EBACE Lifts Bizav Spirits
They went to Geneva hoping to go home in a better mood, and many of them will have done so, based on the uplifting experience Ebace delegates had at this y
Aircraft
Paris Show Promises to Show Industry in Recovery
The aerospace industry is in recovery, and if you don’t believe that come to this year’s Paris Air Show and see for yourself.
Regulations and Government
Airbus and Boeing Spar Over Latest WTO Subsidy Ruling
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has rejected much of Airb
Lateral Thinking on Composites and Metals Gives Aerostructures the Best of Both Worlds
Not so long ago, the ascent of composites in aerostructures manufacturing seemed an unstoppable progression that could only happen at the expense of metals
Tangible Signs of Bizav Recovery Seen at EBACE
After a couple of years in which the prevailing vibe at the business aviation community’s annual gathering in Europe has been one of mutual commiseration,
EBACE 2011: This year’s show portends recovery
They came to Geneva hoping to go home in a better mood, and many of them will, based on the uplifting experience EBACE delegates are having at this year’s
EBACE 2011:Bombardier appoints two new line maintenance facilities
Bombardier has appointed two new aircraft-on-ground line maintenance facilities (AOG LMF), one to serve the Middle East and the other Australia.
Airports
EBACE 2011: Biggin Hill Planning for Olympics
London Biggin Hill Airport (Stand 759) will open its new 4,800-sq-ft hangar next month.
FBOs
EBACE 2011: Rizon FBOs Open in London and Doha
Rizon Jet has opened its long-planned FBOs at London’s Biggin Hill Airpor
EBACE 2011: Challenges Ahead for EBAA
With its partners at NBAA, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) this week stages its 11th annual EBACE show here in Geneva.
Charter & Fractional
VAT stifles imports, says UK charter firm
Imports of business aircraft into the UK have ground to a halt since tax authorities there scrapped its zero-VAT rating in January, according to Gama Aviat
Aircraft
Recovery crawls but Embraer won’t stall
Embraer has resigned itself to a slower rate recovery for the business aviation market, further downgrading its anticipated delivery rates for 2011 compare
Engines
HTF7000s power their way into millionaire class
The in-service fleet of Honeywell’s HTF7000 turbofans powering Bombardier Challenger 300s reached one million flight hours in April.
Charter & Fractional
Demand recovering but light jets and prices still squeezed
The recovery in the private and business charter industry is continuing in Europe, but w
Cessna expands European support chain
Cessna’s efforts to boost its customer and product support infrastructure in Europe go beyond bricks and mortar.
Aircraft
Ebace Shaping Up for Strong Show in Geneva
The 11th edition of the annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (Ebace) is set to open on Tuesday in Geneva.
Aircraft
AIN Blog: Ryanair’s Rantings Erupt Again as Scientists Say Volcano Groundings Were Right
In late April, scientists from Denmark’s University of Copenhagen and the University of Iceland in Reykjavik
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Demand Slips, but Pricing Stable
Projected air charter demand dipped slightly from last month, but this has had negligible impact on anticipated pricing levels, according to the latest for
Regulations and Government
Bizav fights UK private jet tax
FBOs
Skynet Puts FBO Pricing Out in the Open
Before the financial crisis in the days of the money-no-object approach to business aviation, the attitude of some FBOs when asked what handling services w
FBOs
Aviation International News FBO Survey 2011 The Rest of the World
AIN_2011_FBO_Report_RestofWorld.pdf
UK hits operators with extra ETS admin fees
Aircraft operators assigned to the UK for compliance with the European Union’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) are already facing additional costs, even bef
Charter & Fractional
Jet Connections launches new shared use program
Business aircraft owners struggling to cover their costs now have an alternative to traditional aircraft management through the new Non-Equity Sharers (NES
