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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Private flight provider Luxaviation has boosted its fleets in Europe and Asia by adding nine business aircraft between the continents. The aircraft management and charter group is deploying a mix of Gulfstream, Bombardier, Textron, and Sikorsky models.
In Asia-Pacific, two Gulfstream G700s and a G800 are set to arrive to support customers needing long-haul range. In Europe, a G550 and a Bombardier Challenger 650 will be operated for charter by Luxaviation UK, with a Challenger 604 to soon follow. That division also manages three Embraer Praetor 600s.
Luxaviation’s air operator certificate holders in Belgium and France are respectively adding a G700 and a Cessna Citation CJ1+. A Sikorsky S-76 helicopter is going to the group’s Starspeed and Heliflite charter operation.
“The addition of aircraft ranging from the Citation CJ1+ and Challenger 604 to the G700 and G800 demonstrates the strength and diversity of our operating capabilities and the confidence aircraft owners place in Luxaviation,” said Luxaviation CEO Patrick Hansen. “By combining deep local operational expertise and a global aircraft management, charter and compliance platform, we can support owners throughout the aircraft lifecycle while giving charter clients access to a broader range of aircraft, missions and destinations.”

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