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
Charter & Fractional
Omni Air Taxi Trials Could Prove the eVTOL Business Case
The helicopter operator plans to operate up to 50 of Eve’s eVTOL vehicle
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
EBAA Opposes Dutch Tax on Business Jet Charter Flights
Per-passenger tax has been backed by the Netherlands’ House of Representatives
Regulations and Government
Flexjet Wins Approval To Start Operating in Saudi Arabia
Fractional ownership group is the second international operator allowed access to market
Charter & Fractional
Leon Marketplace Adds Operator/Broker Transactions
Leon Marketplace Adds Operator/Broker Transactions
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Financial Gulf Widens Between Electric Aviation Contenders
Cash flow has got the better of some advanced air mobility players
Charter & Fractional
Charter Broker X-1 Jets Offers Holiday Gift Packages
Options include ski trips and a world tour in an Airbus Corporate Jet
Sustainability and Environment
Falcon 20E Tails German Airliners To Assess Contrails
Germany’s Aerospace Research Center is measuring contrail formation
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aviation Groups Protest UK Air Passenger Duty Change
Higher per-passenger duties will apply to smaller aircraft from April 2027
Aircraft
EBACE Show Will Feature New Aircraft Static Display Area
EBAA will once again stage EBACE in Geneva in May 2026
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aircraft Broker Offers Elevated Buyer-side Protection
Ellipse will cover AOG charter flight costs for the first six months of ownership
Safety
EASA Safety Conference Warns Against Complacency
The conference was held in the Danish capital Copenhagen earlier this month
Rotorcraft
Bell Signs Orders For Four Helicopters in Europe
Three more 505 singles and a 429 will be delivered in Europe
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Appoints Falcon Technic As Middle East Satcom Dealer
Dubai-based MRO group is approved to install Gogo Galileo and Plane Simple equipment
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Launches Cargo Charter Flight Operation
Services could include booking large aircraft for outsized, heavy freight
Charter & Fractional
Zela Relaunches Air Service to Greek Resort Island Syros
Scheduled flights will operate during the summer season from April through October
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet MRO Services Renews FAA and African Approvals
South African MRO can support aircraft registered in nine African states and the U.S.
Engines
VerdeGo Aero Starts Producing Hybrid-Electric Powertrain
The VH-4T-RD hardware is a pre-cursor to the VH-4T-415 production powertrain
Airports
UAE Investors To Build More Private Jet Hangars in Dubai
The new hangars will be managed by aircraft management group Empire Aviation
Aircraft
Saudi Arabian Partners Sign Up For Joby eVTOL Flight Trials
The Helicopter Company and Red Sea Global are also partnered with rival Archer
Cabin Interior and Electronics
UK Start-up Above Launches Phenom Charter Services
Birmingham-based operator has acquired Alto Aerospace's AOC
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Cranfield Aerospace Unveils Stringray Multi-Role Drone
The UK start-up is backed by Abu Dhabi's Strategic Development Fund
Airlines
Emirates Adds to Backlog of Airbus A350-900 Orders
Dubai-based carrier is also focused on boosting SAF supplies
Airlines
FlyDubai Taps Boeing and Airbus For Narrowbody Fleet Growth
Low-cost carrier could add up to 300 Boeing 737s and A321s
Airlines
Libya's Buraq Air Plans to Renew Fleet With A320neos
The country's first private airline is trying to rebuild its scheduled route networkj
FBOs
Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Get Private Aviation Complex
The emirates government announced a partnership with Falcon
Aircraft
Archer Launches Partnership with Helicopter Operator
The Helicopter Company and Red Sea Global will support test flights
Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports and Skyports Confirm Vertiport Plans
First two facilities being built for eVTOL air taxis will be ready in the first quarter of 2026
Airlines
Air Freight Group Orders Beta’s Alia Electric Aircraft
Logistics specialist is launching a new electric air cargo operator called e-Smart Avia
Maintenance and Modifications
Falcon Technic Earns UAE Design Organization Approval
Dubai-based sister company Alex Jet now holds a UAE air operator certificate
Training and Workforce
Riyadh Air Purchases Pair of CAE A321neo Simulators
CAE equipment is already training new Saudi carrier’s Boeing 787 crew
