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
Costs Cloud EADS Profit Forecast Despite A320neo Boost
Despite a strong rebound in orders and deliveries, and despite being flush with cash reserves, the new year’s forecast for Europe’s EADS aerospace and defe
Aircraft
Air France considers 35 safety changes following independent review
Management and union representatives at Air France have started to digest 35 safety recommendations delivered to them on January 24 by the team of experts
China Leasing Group Set To Boost Bizjet Fleet
China’s Minsheng Financial Leasing has confirmed its intention to buy more long- and medium-range business aircraft, according to London-based attorney Dav
Charter & Fractional
Charter Demand Dips, but Prices Hold Up
With the holidays now over, demand this month for private charter flights predictably decreased on a month-over-month basis.
Environment
UVair Access Now Available Via Universal Mobile
Universal Weather & Aviation has introduced the second release of its Universal Mobile application.
Aircraft
Alsalam Aircraft chooses Saudi partner for interior business
Alsalam Aircraft delivered a Lockheed L-100 Hercules in VIP configuration (photo, above) to an undisclosed customer at last month’s Meba show in Dubai.
FBOs
‘Flexible Based Operations’ can accommodate FBO spikes
Business aviation consultancy Oriens Advisors has teamed with Spanish architecture group Cesar Martinell & Associates to promote a new design for tempo
Charter & Fractional
European bizav taking hard line on illegal flights
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is leading fresh industry demands for a clampdown on illegal charter activity.
Charter & Fractional
Charter Activity Rising in the Middle East Region
Air charter in the Middle East has shown strength in the face of the global market decline of the past year, according to data recently released by Avino
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Falcon 2000 Owners Have New Interior Options
Jet Aviation launched a refurbishment program for Dassault Falcon 2000 cabin interiors.
TAG Aviation Close to Getting Bahrain AOC
TAG Aviation is in the final stages of receiving an air operator’s certificate from the Kingdom of Bahrain and expects it to be issued by the end of this m
Airports
Business Aviation Influx at Al Maktoum Boosted
The delayed arrival of business aviation at Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport got a kickstart at Meba.
MEBA 2010
The latest edition of the Middle East Business Aviation (Meba) show provided a vivid snapshot of the region’s business aviation industry.
Navigating a startup bizav op in emerging markets
Bringing a new business aircraft into service has always been fraught with potential difficulties, but when the aircraft in question is going to earn its l
Charter & Fractional
Universal Jet Seeks Middle Eastern AOC Partner
U.S-based charter operator Universal Jet (Stand E140) has come to MEBA looking to advance its plans to expand operations in the Middle East.
Bahrain already gearing up for second show
Business aviation companies have been among the first to sign up for a return to the new Bahrain International Airshow when the second biennial event is ne
Al Ain Air Show to Hit New Heights
Some of the world's top pilots are going to battle it out at next year's Al Ain Aerobatic Show (February 2-5, 2011).
Beirut Operator Signs for CAE Training
Executive Aircraft Services (EAS) yesterday signed a contract to have its Bombardier Global Express pilots trained at the Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECF
Charter & Fractional
Three More Jets to Join Comlux Fleet
Three more, undisclosed, aircraft owners have signed up to have their jets managed by Comlux The Aviation Group, with deliveries due to take place over the
Dubai lines up bizav and aerospace shows
The wider world aerospace industry will be back here at the Dubai Airport Expo site for the 12th edition of the biennial Dubai Air Show next December 13 to
Arinc offers SMS capability with SkyVector maps
Arinc Direct is trying to help aircraft operators meet the new requirement to implement safety management systems (SMS) by introducing a new process for co
Bizav ranks high in Abu Dhabi's vision for 2030
The Abu Dhabi government's decision to redevelop Al Bateen as a gateway for private and executive flights is an important feature of its ambitious 2030 mas
FBOs
UVair Access Now Available Via Universal Mobile
Universal Weather and Aviation (Stand C325) has introduced the second release of its Universal Mobile application.
Bahrain Hosts Bizjet Conference Next Month
Bahrain will host the Future of Business Jets in the Middle East conference next month (Jan.
Business Aircraft Manufacturers See Encouraging Signs in MidEast
Leading business aircraft manufacturers are starting to take some encouragement from improving market conditions and more than ever are counting on emergin
UK financers hone Middle East role
A growing number of business aircraft transactions has prompted London-based aviation law firm Gates & Partner to consider opening an office in the Middle
Middle East charter companies adding business aircraft
The Middle East's business aircraft fleet is getting back into growth mode.
Even VIPs feel washed out without humidity
It should go without saying that private jet passengers generally enjoy more space, more comfortable seats and more advanced cabin systems than their airli
ABS Jets supporting Legacys in UAE
ABS Jets is ready to start supporting Embraer Legacy operators in the Middle East now that it has secured CAR 145 maintenance approval from the United Arab
Charter & Fractional
Air Partner seeks JetCard hookups
Air Partner is looking for additional partners here in the Middle East to help boost its newly launched JetCard in the region.
