Charles Alcock
Managing Editor
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.
Latest from Charles Alcock
Aircraft
AAM Institute to Honor Pulitzer Electric Air Race Winners
Seven teams racing Pipistrel Velis Electros and Beta's CX300 competed
Airlines
Korean Air Partners With eVTOL Aircraft Developer Archer
Agreement could extend to orders for up to 100 of the four-passenger Midnight aircraft
Airlines
Air New Zealand Starts Trials With Beta's CX300 Electric Aircraft
The airline previously agreed to buy up to 23 of the fixed-wing model
Charter & Fractional
Jet Out Set To Double Citation CJ4 Gen2 Fleet
U.S. operator also introduces maintenance data and insurance plan
Operations
MyFlight Advisor Handles Flight Department Scheduling
Travel management specialist launches new service for Part 91 operators
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Archer Beats European Bid to Buy Lilium’s eVTOL Patent Portfolio
Rival European bidder complains insolvency administrator breached commitment
Maintenance and Modifications
ACTSI Starts Work on Expanded Philippines MRO Facility
Hangar complex at Subic Bay International Airport will increase business jet support
Charter & Fractional
Jet Linx Upgrades Ops Center In Response to Flight Growth
U.S. operator reports international flight increases and larger aircraft demand
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Opens Falcon MRO Facility in Florida
MRO center at Melbourne Orlando International Airport officially opened this week
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Replaces Halon Extinguishers as MRO Roles Expand
Company is now also busy with pre-purchase inspections and Starlink installations
Regulations and Government
Deal Offered For Amelia AI-based Document Management Tool
NBAA-BACE show goers can get free tokens from Web Manuals
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Magnifica Air Turns to Comlux for VIP Airbuses
Comlux America will outfit six leased A220s and a pair of A321s for the start-up
Environment
Priester and 4Air Offers Clients Carbon Offset Measures
Customers have the option to pay to offset environmental impact of flights
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero-Dienst Establishes Spare Parts Outlet in Florida
German company may add maintenance, repair, and overhaul capacity in the U.S. market
Charter & Fractional
Wholesale Charter Operator BellAir Becomes Jet Excellence
U.S. operator is focused on building fleet of leased Cessna Citation Xs
FBOs
Air Elite Adds DC Aviation's Dubai FBO to Network
Al Maktoum International Airport facility boosts World Fuel's Middle East presence
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation One Team Will Focus Exclusively on Charter
New division will not offer service with privately-owned, managed aircraft
FBOs
Signature Launches Airport Real Estate Search Portal
Tenants can get real-time access to hangar, ramp and office options
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing Offers Turnkey Service for VIP 747 Owners
Package covers aircraft acquisition, conversion, and in-service support
Aircraft
China’s EHang Launches Longer-Range VT35 eVTOL Aircraft
New two-seater could fly almost six times further than the EH216-S model
Charter & Fractional
Jet Aviation Expands U.S. Fleet and Staffing Service
22 aircraft have been added to the group’s management and charter operation
Airports
Falcon 6X Cleared for London City’s Steep Approach
Twinjet is the latest member of the Falcon family to be approved at the UK airport
Aircraft
Pilatus Delivers PC-12 Aircraft to German Military
Single turboprop will be used for pilot training, transport, and logistics
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Approves MetroJet Clark to Fit Satcom Systems
The Philippines MRO provider will install equipment formerly branded as Satcom Direct
Charter & Fractional
Average Jet Card Charter Rates Remain Stable in Q3
Private Jet Card Comparison tracked rates in North America
Engines
Electra Selects Evolito to Power EL9 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
UK start-up will supply eight electric propulsion systems for each aircraft
Training and Workforce
Cirrus Adds Vision Jet Flight Simulator in Scottsdale
CAE simulator will be used for recurrent pilot training
Airports
Runway Upgrade Is Latest Improvement at Biggin Hill
New landing surface, lights, and 24/7 METAR have given operators more confidence
Aircraft
Piaggio Returns to Bizav’s Big Show under New Ownership
The Italian aircraft maker is now owned by Turkey’s Baykar group
Maintenance and Modifications
Rolls-Royce Expands CorporateCare Engine Cover
Foreign object damage to some fan blisks now covered by program
