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
Aircraft
Bombardier feels flattered by Gulfstream’s new products
With two new aircraft programs fast approaching the marketplace Gulfstream Aerospace is challenging Bombardier’s recent dominance as arguably the leading i
Multiple headaches dog Euro bizav in 2010
Despite the industry’s troubled times, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) now has more members than in its entire history–425 companies–a
First Cepa Bizav Show Planned for 2011
The Central Europe Private Aviation (Cepa) industry association has launched plans for a new business aviation trade show focused on central and eastern Eu
Aircraft
Airline Mergers Gather Momentum in Europe and U.S.
The weeks preceding the unforeseen losses caused by
Airlines Demand Payback for Volcano Chaos
The flying in Europe has resumed and the recriminations over the
Engines
European Bizav Flights Resume After Volcano Chaos
Business aircraft grounded by ash from an Icelandic volcano were back flying in Europe's skies minutes after authorities lifted widespread airspace closure
Volcanic Eruption Still Disrupting Flights in Europe
Some flights to large parts of Europe resumed today after six days of widespread disruption caused by ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland.
British Aviation Group Searches for a New Chief
The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) is looking for a new chief executive to replace Guy Lachlan, who will be leaving the organizat
Safety
Volcanic Ash Disrupts Flights in Europe
At least 4,000 flights in northern European airspace were cancelled today after a large cloud of ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland drifted to the sou
Safety
Europe Bars More Carriers with New Safety Blacklist
At face value the contents of the European Commission’s latest so-called safety blacklist of airlines and national civil aviation authorities (CAA
Business Aviation Must Plan Now for World Cup Flights
Business aircraft operators flying to South Africa for this year’s
Charter & Fractional
Charter Demand Actually Rising
In last Thursday’s issue of AINalerts, we inadvertently reported Avinode’s price index data instead of the demand index for the coming month.
Charter & Fractional
Aircraft Charter Demand Hits Plateau
Demand for aircraft charter flights appears flat going into this month, with the demand index generated by online charter portal Avinode standing at 93.03
Charter & Fractional
Air Partner shutters charter division
Charter brokering group Air Partner has shut down its aircraft operating division in a bid to stem mounting losses.
Regulations and Government
EU security standards face likely delay in UK
Final agreement over the way the European Union’s new “common basic standards for aviation security” are implemented in the UK will not be achieved by the
Ebace 2010 Preview
This year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (Ebace, May 4 to 6) will open with the market still, at best, in slow recovery mode, but
FBOs
Bangkok FBO decision spurs Don Mueang flight
Leading flight planning and handling groups have abandoned Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport after Airports of Thailand (AOT) awarded exclusive handling rights
Regulations and Government
U.S. Customs at Shannon too limited, say operators
Pre-clearance of business aircraft for U.S.
Charter & Fractional
Fractional Jet Europe creates ‘open’ market
Former NetJets Europe executive Chris Moody claims he has helped to bring liquidity back into the market for fractional shares in business aircraft by offe
Environment
Europe nears ETS plan for small-emitter category
The European Commission (EC) is set to approve a simplified process for so-called small emitters to calculate and report carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fro
Charter & Fractional
Avinode and CharterX merge
Avinode and CharterX are joining forces to form what will be the executive charter market’s largest online portal.
Avionics
Thales Gets Set for Connectivity Takeoff
Thales is preparing for an anticipated explosion in demand for in-flight Internet connectivity with the opening of its new Connectivity Suite─a facility wi
IATA Revisions Reflect Brighter Outlook for Airlines
A better-than-expected start to 2010 has prompted the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to significantly improve its forecast for anticipated
FBOs
MJets Becomes Exclusive Handler at Bangkok Don Mueang
Flight planning and handling groups have abandoned Bangkok Don Mueang Airport after Airports of Thailand (AOT) awarded exclusive handling rights for busine
Charter & Fractional
Avinode and CharterX Agree To Merge Forces
Online charter booking portals Avinode and CharterX have agreed to merge, with Avinode buying out the CharterX shares for an undisclosed sum.
Charter & Fractional
Air Partner Shuts Down Aircraft Operating Division
UK-based charter broker Air Partner today announced that it has shut down its aircraft operating division–Private Jet Operating Company (PJOC)–in a bid to
Airports
EBAA Wants Expansion of U.S. Pre-clearance at Shannon
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has called on the U.S.
Security
UK Likely To Delay Aviation Security Standards Rule
Final agreement over the way the European Union’s new “common basic standards for aviation security” are implemented in the UK will not be achieved by the
Surprise SIA Results Could Signal Start of Asian Rebound
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region facing the prospect of a slow return to profitability during 2010 might have taken some encouragement from better-than-
