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.

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Bombardier manufactures a variety of business aircraft models, provides engineering, and aircraft maintenance services.

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UAS International Trip Support is moving into business aircraft sales and management to expand its services for private charter clients. The Dubai-based group, which provides ground support for operators in 31 locations worldwide, announced on Thursday that it launched a managed fleet with the arrival of a Bombardier Global Express.
The ultra-long-range twinjet, which can seat up to 12 passengers, is based at Sharjah International Airport and is available for flight bookings through the UAS charter division. According to the company, a “charter boom” in the Middle East has inspired it to step up its activity in this area, and the Global Express will be able to reach destinations in Europe, Asia, and Africa nonstop.
“With almost 25 years of international trip support success, as well as our in-depth regional expertise, we are perfectly placed to offer these charter solutions,” said UAS founder and executive president Mohammed Al Husary. “It’s a natural progression for us as we are acutely aware of clients’ desires and have the expertise and resources to deliver.”
The UAS charter team is led by Philip du Preez and is also involved in aircraft transactions for buyers and sellers. “It’s not about just one aircraft, but an entire business line as can be seen in the recently launched UAS Charter App that allows users to easily compare prices, charter a corporate jet, manage their reservation, and subscribe to empty leg notifications with the touch of a button.”

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