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
Middle East’s bizav community reports growth is no mirage
Around the time of the last Dubai Airshow in November 2007, the prospect of getting into the Middle East’s burgeoning business aviation market must have se
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet seeks partner to build charter business in ME region
The business aircraft charter market is down by at least 15 percent this year, but VistaJet (Stand E540) expects to achieve 20-percent growth for 2009, and
Cabin-air system thwarts airborne viruses, bacteria
BAE Systems and Quest International of the UK have combined to launch a cabin air system that they say can destroy airborne viruses and bacteria, including
Charter & Fractional
Charter Data Shows Mixed Picture
The latest data from Charter X and Avinode gives conflicting pictures of the fortunes of the executive charter market over the past month.
Charter & Fractional
Connor takes over at NetJets Europe
New NetJets chairman and interim CEO David Sokol has begun making changes at NetJets Europe, appointing a new boss to run the business and implement job cu
Rotorcraft
Helitech news Briefs
Rolls-Royce boosted availability of RR300 engine parts and customer services by signing an exclusive distribution agreement with AAR.
Rotorcraft
Government sector boosts Helitech orders
The reformed European Helicopter Association–operating under the acronym newEHA–publicly touched down for the first time at the 2009 Helitech show at Duxfo
Dubai Air Show Preview 2009
The world’s aerospace industry could use a morale boost, and it might just get it at the 2009 Dubai Air Show (November 15 to 19) at the end of a year that
Environment
Air BP Giving Away 2010 FIFA World Cup Package
Air BP is giving customers the chance to win tickets to games at the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa.
Charter & Fractional
Air Partner Private Jets Logs $4M Loss in FY09
The Private Jets division of charter broker Air Partner suffered a £2.5 million ($3.9 million) loss in its fiscal year that ended on July 31, according to
Charter & Fractional
High-end models fare well in down charter market
The cream has risen to the top and has not gone sour is how Comlux would characterize today’s charter market, which is to say that demand for high-end, air
Environment
European bizav group criticizes ETS execution
Like it or not, and regardless of where they are based, many business aircraft operators who fly into European airspace will be required to account for the
ExecuJet preps for reset; revamps sales structure
Trading conditions for business aviation remain “bleak,” according to ExecuJet Aviation CEO Niall Olver, but in his view the downturn has provided the stim
FBOs
Harrods buffers immigration woes for pax, crew at Luton
Harrods Aviation has made special arrangements with the UK Border Agency (UKBA) for business aircraft passengers and crew to be able to complete immigratio
Charter & Fractional
Avinode: charter market remains soft
Despite some modest improvement last month, demand in the North American executive charter market is still relatively soft, according to the latest data fr
Downturn could shrink next EBACE
Just as the reduced size of this week’s NBAA show is a sign of the harsh economic times in which the business of business aviation is being conducted, next
Charter & Fractional
JetBird’s Start-up Grounded by Delays at Embraer
Production delays at Embraer’s factory and an associated bottleneck in the pilot training process for its new Phenom 100 light jet have delayed the
Safety
EBAA ERP Manual Aids ICAO SMS Compliance
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is developing an emergency response planning manual for business aircraft owners and operators.
Charter & Fractional
Sokol Stamps Mark on NetJets Europe
New NetJets chairman and interim CEO David Sokol has begun making changes at NetJets Europe, appointing a new boss to run the business and implement job cu
Charter & Fractional
Jet Republic remains tight-lipped on insolvency
According to the management of Jet Republic, the overriding reason that the company suddenly
Regulations and Government
EASA pledges to slowly intro rule changes
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has said it will show greater flexibility in how it takes over responsibility for air operations, flight crew li
Environment
Look Beyond ETS Headaches to Benefits
Aviation is not alone in its suffering at the hands of the emissions-trading scheme, and it should try to see its way through the frustration to some posit
Regulations and Government
European ETS fiasco riles bizav
The bureaucratic torpor and confusion that has mired the initial registration process for the introduction of Europe’s new emissions-trading scheme (ETS) h
Aircraft
WTO Subsidy Battle between Boeing and Airbus Still Unclear
Despite the partisan claims and counter-claims on both sides of the long-running dispute over alleged
Charter & Fractional
Blink Opens Second Base at Geneva
European very light jet (VLJ) air-taxi service Blink has opened a second base at Geneva.
Regulations and Government
Harrods Luton Restores Immigration Checks at FBO
Harrods Aviation has made special arrangements with the UK Border Agency (UKBA) for passengers and crew to complete immigration procedures at its London Lu
Maintenance and Modifications
BAE, Quest Launch Pathogen-killing Cabin Air Filter
BAE Systems and Quest International of the UK have combined to launch a cabin air system that they say can destroy airborne viruses and bacteria, including
