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
Revolutions Boost Charter Demand but Rates Fluctuate
Demand for private and executive charter showed signs of strengthening from the outset this month, perhaps buoyed by increased bookings for flights to evac
Charter & Fractional
Gama expands its Gulf fleet
Gama Aviation has added a new Bombardier Challenger 850 to its managed fleet of business aircraft in the United Arab Emirates.
Charter & Fractional
Will revolt spell the end of Egypt's bizjet boom?
Business aviation flew to the rescue of several thousand people fleeing Egypt during protests that led to the overthrow of long-standing President Hosni Mu
Charter & Fractional
Lufthansa Private Jets 'coming back' to NetJets
Lufthansa has decided to close its Swiss Private Aviation (SPA) subsidiary and is set to seal a new deal with NetJets Europe to provide charter flights for
FBOs
Gulf Flight Planner Expands Into Europe
United Arab Emirates-based flight planning and support group Avjet Routing is expanding operations into Europe with the opening of new offices in Geneva an
Charter & Fractional
China bizjet count moves into triple digits as demand broadens
China's business aviation sector took a leap forward last year when the number of private jets registered in the country went into three figures for the fi
Aircraft
Political Revolt Spells Bad News for Airlines in the Middle East and Beyond
No one can say where, when or how the rolling political crisis in North Africa and the Middle East will end, but it already seems clear that it doesn’t spe
Airliner Values Struggle To Rise Amid More Market Uncertainty
Aircraft valuation specialist Ascend painted a mixed picture of prospects for airliner leasing and sales this year in its Evolution 2011 webinar on Februar
Aircraft
BAE sees stronger demand for Avro RJ/146 fleet
by Charles Alcock
BAE Systems’s asset management division has reported an uptick in demand for its portfolio of pre-owned Avro RJ and 146 reg
Airbus Sets Bizliner Delivery Record in 2010
Airbus Corporate Jets set a new record for bizliner deliveries last year.
Charter & Fractional
Customs treaty should ease bizav headaches in Russia
Russia, and the former Soviet republics surrounding it, remains a massive land of opportunity for business aviation.
Charter & Fractional
VAT changes spur finance concerns
The recent removal of the loophole that allowed aircraft owners to import aircraft into the European Union (EU) via the UK at a zero rate of value-added ta
Charter & Fractional
EBAA pushes for rule harmonization as tax and flexibility concerns blur safety standards
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is refocusing its lobbying efforts as it seeks to address regulatory inconsistencies not only between Wes
Aircraft
Airbus and Boeing Await KC-X Tanker Award Today
Airbus and Boeing officials are expecting a call from the Pentagon at 4:45 p.m.
FBOs
Bizjets flock to World Economic Forum
by Charles Alcock
The annual World Economic Forum (WEF), held during the last week of January, in the Swiss resort of Davos once again brought a bum
Rotorcraft
Eurocopter boosts support for growing North Sea operations
Overblown oil prices are far from good news for most of the aviation industry, but the world’s insatiable thirst for fuel is spurring fresh demand for heli
Rotorcraft
EC225 Sim Fits the Bill for Offshore Training
Supporting the burgeoning development of wind farms is the next big growth opportunity in the offshore helicopter transportation market, according to Euroc
Used Bizcraft Market Could Stay Down THrough 2014
The market for pre-owned business aircraft will remain flat for at least another 12 to 24 months and may not completely emerge from the down cycle until 20
Charter & Fractional
Cobham buys 146 jets for Australian mining shuttle service
Cobham Aviation Services Australia is buying a pair of BAE 146s that it currently leases from the asset management division of BAE Systems.
Charter & Fractional
Lufthansa Private Jets ‘Coming Back’ to NetJets
Lufthansa has decided to close its Swiss Private Aviation (SPA) subsidiary and is set to seal a new deal with NetJets Europe to provide charter flights for
FBOs
ExecuJet Expands Service Chain with Spanish FBO Buy
ExecuJet Aviation has expanded its European service network with the opening of its fourth FBO in the continent.
FBOs
TAG Cleared To Increase Farnborough Airport Movements
The annual limit on movements at the London-area Farnborough Airport will rise incrementally from 28,000 to 50,000 between now and 2019.
Aircraft
Cost control continues to challenge Airbus, even as new orders flow
Airbus entered 2011 with a clear perspective on its main challenges and opportunities.
Metroliner crashes in Ireland after attempts to land in fog
A Fairchild Metroliner crashed in fog at Cork Airport in Ireland today, killing six people and injuring six more.
Charter & Fractional
Charter Demand Softens, Long-term Recovery Continues
Demand for private charter flights continued to dip at the end of January in line with seasonal expectations following the spike in bookings around the Chr
Rotorcraft
Eurocopter Opens New North Sea Support Center
Eurocopter officially opened its new North Sea Service Centre today in Aberdeen, on the northeast coast of Scotland.
Aircraft
China’s Bizjet Registry Soars into Triple Digits
China’s business aviation sector took a leap forward last year when the number of private jets registered in the country went into three figures for the fi
Charter & Fractional
Lufthansa Considers New Bizjet Vendor As Swiss Private Aviation Hangs in the Balance
Lufthansa is weighing possible new options for providing executive charter services through its Lufthansa Private Jets service.
Bizav bounces back in Eastern Europe, but regulatory headaches remain
Business aviation growth in Eastern Europe is bouncing back, according to the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA).
To secure ETS compliance, Europe could ban flights for violators
Operators failing to comply with their obligations under Europe’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) could be banned from taking off and landing at European ai
