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 Air Charter Association (ACA) has expanded its NextGen Group of young professionals with the addition of five more members. The group consists of people aged 35 and younger working for member companies.
The newly nominated members are Alexandre Fabre, a key account executive at Luxaviation One; Alexandra Robinson, head of charter sales at DragonFly Executive Air Charter; Joey Hole, revenue management and commercial operations executive at Flexjet; Julia Gstrein, flight manager at IW Aviation; and Maisey Greenhow, commercial executive at Chapman Freeborn. The NextGen Group is chaired by Rachel Harvey, who is deputy head of ground operations and sales at Saxon Air.
ACA formed the NextGen Group in 2020 to develop engagement with young professionals among its member companies. Members of the group are involved in outreach to colleges and universities to help promote careers in air charter, as well as the association’s annual internship program.&nbsp;
“The NextGen Group plays a significant role in supporting the work of the association and engaging and inspiring young people to pursue a career in the air charter sector,” said ACA CEO Glenn Hogben. “We are delighted to welcome five more talented young professionals into the group and have no doubt they will be excellent ambassadors for both ACA and the wider industry, as they provide us with greater resources to enhance our outreach and further our core initiatives.”

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Saxon Air executive Rachel Harvey chairs the group for young charter professionals 

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