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
EVO Jet fills void left by Feras
Chris Cartwright and Paul Wilkinson, the founders of former handling and flight planning specialist Feras, are back in business with a new venture to suppo
Charter & Fractional
Lufthansa Private Jet builds fleet with XLS+s
Buoyed by the first European deliveries of Cessna’s new Citation XLS+ aircraft, Lufthansa Private Jet is now offering “exclusive and flexible” flight optio
FBOs
Rizon builds Europe-Middle East air bridge
Rizon Jet, the Arabian Gulf-based aircraft charter and management group, is looking to bridge the European and Middle Eastern markets by establishing new b
Maintenance and Modifications
PremiAir Opens New Hawker Beechcraft Service Center
PremiAir opened its new maintenance center for Hawker Beechcraft aircraft at Oxford Airport.
Airports
Icejet Seeks Shelter from Reykjavik Bank Storm
The near catastrophic collapse of leading Icelandic banks has forced Reykjavik-based executive charter operator Icejet to take refuge further south by basi
Airports
Oxford Airport steps up investment in London-area bizav gateway
Oxford Airport is continuing to develop as a business aviation gateway for central and southern England, with the completion this month of a new 21,000-sq-
Avionics
BAE’s vision for Q-HUD is now coming to light
BAE Systems is working on half a dozen prospective applications for Q-HUD, its new compact and lightweight head-up display that it launched last October fo
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet throttles back but continues to climb
VistaJet is slowing the implementation of its ambitious growth plans in the charter market but insists that its ambition to solidify its position as the nu
FBOs
Ocean Sky adds London FBO to its stable
London Luton Airport has a new FBO in the shape of the new Ocean Sky Jet Centre, which opened last month.
FBOs
Signature’s new chief remains optimistic despite traffic drop
Who would come into the FBO business in January 2009, with business aviation in the throes of one of the deepest downturns in its history? Well, Michael Sc
Dubai shows will boost Middle Eastern bizav
Business aviation is set to have a high profile at the next Dubai Airshow later this year (November 15-19).
Regulations and Government
Cuisine Air ready for stricter security rules
Caterers providing food for business aircraft flights from UK airports are being forced to meet security requirements previously applied only to airlines.
Airports
One-stop bizav service shop draws operators to Cambridge
Britain’s newest FBO, Marshall Business Aviation Centre, has been open for almost five months and is already fulfilling its owner’s hopes of drawing more t
EBAA campaign highlights value of business aviation
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has launched a campaign to make a strong case for the use of business aircraft during the current economi
Charter & Fractional
Recession boosts share sales claims start-up Jet Republic
New European fractional ownership provider Jet Republic says it is capitalizing on the downturn in both air transport and business aviation.
Limo bookings mimic industry trends
Business aviation is set to recover from its downturn this year, according to a company that spends much of its time monitoring traffic at the London-area
Maintenance and Modifications
U.S. modification specialist extends its European reach
Raisbeck Engineering (Booth No.
Regulations and Government
ETS plans due as deadline looms
Aircraft operators who will be subject to Europe’s new emissions trading scheme (ETS) from Jan.
Avionics
Arinc intros flat-fee pricing for satcom datalink services
Arinc has adjusted the pricing structure for its datalink services by introducing a flat fee for global communications via VHF Inmarsat and Iridium.
Slump fails to curtail Biggin Hill expansion
The recent slowdown in business aviation traffic growth across Europe has not deterred London’s Biggin Hill Airport (Booth No.
Charter & Fractional
Aero-Dienst increases fleet despite new rule hassles
German business aviation services group Aero-Dienst has increased the size of its fleet to 12 aircraft with the recent addition of a new Bombardier Learjet
Environment
Humphries says ETS would burden smaller operators
Europe’s emission trading scheme (ETS) takes effect in 2012, but operators need to have an approved monitoring plan by the end of this year to participa
Leadership Changes at EBAA
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has reorganized its management team following departure last month of CEO Eric Mandemaker.
Regulations and Government
EASA Allows More Time on Ops Rules Approval
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended the comment periods for three key notices of proposed amendments (NPAs) under which it will assume
EBAA is ready to tackle bizav’s biggest concerns
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has been representing the industry for more than 30 years, since its foundation in 1977.
Charter & Fractional
Fledgling European Air Taxi Operator Puts Industry in Perspective
European low-cost air taxi pioneer Blink has taken delivery of three more Cessna Citation Mustangs.
Regulations and Government
Deadlines extended for comments on proposed EASA rules
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has
Dedicated bizav event added to Asian Aerospace
The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) is planning to stage a new trade show called Asian Business Aviation.
