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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The DC Aviation Al Futtaim FBO at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW) has joined World Fuel Services’ Air Elite network. The companies announced the partnership today, boosting Air Elite’s profile in the growing Middle East market for business aviation support and adding to more than 80 locations worldwide.
The facility offers a dedicated VIP lounge with air-conditioned hangars and adjacent ramp parking. Passengers and crew can clear immigration and customs requirements within the private terminal, which is operational on a 24/7 basis.
The DC Aviation group is active in aircraft management and charter, as well as providing Part 145-approved line maintenance and AOG support. The Germany-based company also provides support for operators at its Stuttgart headquarters, as well as in Munich, Nice, and Malta.
Al Maktoum International Airport is around a 30-minute drive from downtown Dubai and offers convenient road connections to Dubai Expo City, the Jebel Ali Free Zone, and Dubai Marina. It is also close to the main highways to and from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other parts of the UAE.
“Joining the Air Elite network represents our ongoing pursuit of operational excellence,” said DC Aviation Al Futtaim’s director of ground operations, Mark Caven. “Being selected to be part of this exclusive network is a significant affirmation of our safety and operational standards, people and customer-centric mindset.”

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