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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London City Airport (EGLC) has confirmed that Dassault’s Falcon 6X jet has been cleared to use its 5.5-degree steep approach and 4,984-foot runway. The approval by the UK Civil Aviation Authority was announced yesterday, with the 6X joining other Falcon models in being able to operate at the airport close to the UK capital’s financial center. Crews also need to be separately approved for the steep approach at EGLC.
Flights can arrive and depart from London City between 6:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. on weekdays, from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and between 12:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sundays. Operators can access the Private Jet Centre FBO one hour before opening time each day, and the facility advertises 90-second departure and arrival checks.
According to Dassault, the 6X is also approved to use the steep approach at Lugano Airport in Switzerland and has also landed at Gstaad Saanen Airport serving the exclusive Alpine ski resort. The manufacturer has also conducted demonstration flights with the aircraft at challenging high-altitude airports such as La Paz in Bolivia and Telluride in Colorado.
Dassault is working to secure approval for dual head up display capability for the 6X. The aircraft's EASy IV flight deck can include a runway overrun awareness and alerting system to meet an EASA mandate for commercial operations that is anticipated in 2026.

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