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.

Managing Editor

Charles Alcock

AIN is boosting its coverage of the commercial aviation sector by featuring a selection of special reports from Leeham News &amp; Analysis (LNA). Increasingly, the two outlets are collaborating on content since AIN Media Group acquired the latter respected independent platform in June.
Next month, AIN’s daily editions at the Dubai Airshow will be packed with breaking news from this key event for the Middle East. These issues will also feature exclusive special reports produced by the Leeham team led by industry experts Scott Hamilton and Bjorn Fehrm.
The opening day’s issue on November 17 will include Leeham’s independent analysis of 13 aircraft designs in contention to make it to market as next-generation airliners.&nbsp;In our second edition on November 18, the Leeham team will provide expert commentary on how the aerospace industry will produce the next generation of airliners.
Experienced aerospace engineer Bjorn Fehrm has spoken to fellow experts about the changes in technology and process that are required. All three issues will feature exclusive news updates from the Leeham during the show.
The AIN team is already working feature stories for our editions at the Dubai Air Show. If your company is exhibiting, please <a href="mailto:hweitering@ainonline.com">contact show daily editor Hanneke Weitering</a>&nbsp;to share details of news you plan to announce and other topics of interest to readers.

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