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
Airlines
Etihad Boosts Widebody Fleet with Airbus A330/350 Deal
FlyDubai and Air Europa also signed new deals with Airbus in Dubai
Airlines
African Carriers Expand Network with Boeing 737s
Boeing also announced deals with FlySafair, Air Sénégal and Gulf Air
Charter & Fractional
Dubai Hospital Teams with FAI Air Ambulance Service
Intensive care doctors will support FAI medical evacuation flights
Rotorcraft
Bristow Leases Five H160 Helicopters for African Fleet
Twin-engined rotorcraft are being leased through Milestone Aviation
Aircraft
U.S. Marines Trial Regent’s Seaglider for Rescue Missions
Regent is developing electric and hybrid-electric version of its seaglider
Aircraft
eVTOL Rivals Race To Prove Air Taxi Use Case in the UAE
Joby announces Dubai vertiport sites as Archer concludes Abu Dhabi test flights
Engines
Avolon Orders 100 CFM Leap Engines for A320neo Fleet
Leasing group is adding 50 of the narrowbodies to its portfolio
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Boosts MRO Capabilities To Meet Rising Demand
Investments at its Basel HQ and beyond have expanded the group’s bandwidth
Security
Fokker Introduces GPS Jamming and Spoofing Protection
New system integrates with multiple civil aircraft flight decks
FBOs
Jet Aviation Marks 20 Years of Bizav Service in Dubai
Gulfstream-sister company has FBOs in Dubai and Saudi Arabia
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Emirates Set To Offer Starlink on 777 and A380 Airliners
First 777-300ER flight with Starlink high-speed connectivity departs November 23
Airports
SITA Taps Tech To Unlock Air Transport Growth Blocks
Fast-growing Middle East airlines and airports need more bandwidth
Training and Workforce
CAE Prepares To Start Training Global 8000 Pilots
First pilots for the new Bombardier model start training in December
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Action Aviation Orders Gogo Galileo FDX Satcom for BBJ
UAE-based management and charter operator is system’s Middle East launch customer
Engines
CFM Modifications Ease Leap Engine Maintenance Burden
FAA certification for reverse bleed cooling system now close
Aircraft
Boeing Insists 777X Widebody Is Worth the Wait
777-9 appearance at Dubai show marks 12th anniversary of program launch
Regulations and Government
Transport Canada Certifies Three Pipistrel Light Aircraft
All-electric Velis Electro two-seater is now certified in Canada
Aircraft
Dubai Airshow Stands Out for Airliner Orders and Military Surprises
More than 300 new aircraft orders and commitments anticipated during show week
Engines
GE Expands 9X Engine's Middle East Support Network
Manufacturer continues testing and improvements to maximize on-wing reliability
Airlines
Algerian Flag Carrier Receives First A330-900 Aircraft
Air Algérie has ordered eight of the A330neo widebodies
Training and Workforce
Gamebird Prepares Emirates Cadets for Upset Recovery
Piston single two-seater was developed mainly for aerobatic flights
Airlines
Global South Trade Growth Drives Cargo Carrier SolitAir
UAE-based operator is growing its fleet of Boeing 737-800 freighters
Aircraft
Junkers Offers Modern Take on Classic Light Aircraft
A50 and A60 models feature iconic corrugated aluminum fuselages
Regulations and Government
Saudi Regulator To Accept FAA Approval for Joby’s eVTOL
Joby has also flown a hybrid, autonomous version of the aircraft
Aircraft
Vertical Claims Lead with eVTOL Flight Tests and Payload
Piloted transition flights with full-scale prototype are now underway
Charter & Fractional
Empire Builds Dubai HQ to Meet Growing Private Jet Demand
Managed fleet now includes 25 business aircraft, of which one third can be chartered
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet MRO Services Fits ADS-B for South African Jets
Installations are to meet a mandate for all aircraft using South Africa’s Class A airspace
Aircraft
Jetcraft Launches Special Missions Aircraft Trading Team
Business aircraft sales broker to focus on government and special missions clients
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
AAMG Backs Zuri’s Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft
European investment group invests in Czech start-up and promises orders
Aircraft
UAE Positions Itself as Global Testbed for eVTOL Operations
Developers of eVTOL aircraft are vying for attention at the Dubai Airshow
