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
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).
Mubadala’s Sanad Brings Sanity To Spares Management
Sanad Aero Solutions's mission is to take the hassle and inherent inefficiency of spare parts supply management off the shoulders of aircraft operators.
Abu Dhabi's Sovereign Fund Solidly Behind Mubadala Aerospace
Abu Dhabi is determined to succeed in aerospace, but not at all costs.
Arab Spring Takes Its Toll
The so-called Arab Spring political upheaval has been a significant of airline business in the region.
Aircraft
ATR’s Record Year Set To Get Better
Promotional materials seen at the Dubai Air Show site this week suggest that Tanzanian carrier Precision Air could confirm an order for two of ATR 42-6s.
Maximus explores new strategies to boost yield
United Arab Emirates-based Maximus Air Cargo is stepping up efforts to tilt its business plan increasingly in favor of wet leases covering aircraft, crew,
Aircraft
Dubai 2011 Set To Open with More Exhibitors, Visitors
The 2011 Dubai Air Show, which opens on Sunday, is set to trump the 2009 event, with anticipated visitor numbers for the trade-only event expected to be
Aircraft
Piaggio Makes Plans For New Bizjet
Mubadala of Abu Dhabi is taking the lead in trying to advance the Italian airframer’s plans to launch a new business jet.
Charter & Fractional
Charter Demand Flat as Further Financial Crisis Looms
Online charter portal Avinode’s forward-looking demand index stood at 97.13 on November 7, more than 45 points lower than on October 7.
Boeing 787 and China's MA-600 To Make Dubai Show Debuts
Dubai Air Show promises big-name debutantes plus new orders
Regulations and Government
New Kyoto Debate Could Spark Political Compromise, Says Environment Attorney
The most likely solution to the battle over ETS lies in political compromise
