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

The UK government is contemplating taxing business-jet passengers in a process that would mirror the countryÕs existing airline passenger duty (APD). A decision on the proposed per-passenger tax will be made in June, and if approved could be implemented as soon as this fall. An initial consultation document implies that exemptions might be granted for aircraft with a takeoff weight of less than 5.7 metric tons (12,566 pounds) and also for business aircraft used for functions such as medical evacuation. The government has indicated that it might remove the existing Ònot carried for rewardÓ exemption from the APD rules to allow it to tax non-commercial business aircraft flights. The per-passenger rate is expected to be £170, the current APD top rate for first-class, long-haul airline tickets.

UK Pushes for Tax on Bizjet Flights

The UK government is contemplating taxing business-jet passengers in a process that would mirror the countryÕs existing airline passenger duty (APD).

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