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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Logistics specialist Toll Group has contracted Dubai-based business aviation services group Falcon to provide hangar services in the UAE and worldwide flight support. The three-year agreement announced on Thursday at the EBACE 2025 show covers Toll’s work for government and defense clients.
Under the deal, Falcon will provide space for a Saab 340 twin turboprop that Toll operates for short-haul government missions. The group’s Falcon Technic maintenance division has a 148,000-sq-ft hangar in Dubai, where its sister company Falcon Elite operates one of several FBOs at Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW).
Falcon’s flight operations team will support Toll by securing flight permits, handling ground services, helping passengers and crew, and coordinating fuel deliveries. The Falcon Luxe charter division operates a fleet of 12 business jets. According to the company, which is part of Alex Group Investments, it plans to add another 40 aircraft to its fleet by the end of 2026.
On Tuesday, Falcon announced that its Falcon Flight Support business unit will provide support for four other aircraft operated by an undisclosed customer. This will include ground handling, permit management, flight planning, and crew logistics.
During the EBACE event, Falcon signed a contract to install Gogo’s Galileo HDX communications system in its Bombardier Global 5000 and 6000.

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