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
Airports
Flights to Nigeria Face Disruption with Abuja Airport Closure
Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is due to close for at least six weeks from March 8.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Settles Corruption Case with $812 Million in Fines
The UK's Serious Fraud Office found that intermediaries gave improper payments and gifts to secure orders for Rolls-Royce engines.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Completes 200th Challenger Heavy Inspection
More than 1,600 Challengers are now in service worldwide.
Rotorcraft
Abu Dhabi's Falcon Aviation Launches AW169 Offshore Service
Falcon Aviation will operate Leonardo's AW169 in support of Total's offshore oil and gas activities in the Arabian Gulf.
Airlines
Cheap Oil Drives Airline Growth, Despite Falling GDP
ICAO published preliminary air transport market statistics for 2016.
Accidents
Russians Find Recorders from Crashed Tu-154 Military Transport
The 37-year old Tu-154 crashed in the Black Sea, killing all 92 people on board.
Charter & Fractional
PrivateFly Predicts More Change for Charter Market in 2017
Online charter booking company sees more demand for long-haul flights and new customers entering market.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Achieves G600 First Flight Ahead of Schedule
The first G600 took off from Savannah on December 17, with two other prototypes set to join the test program soon.
Training and Workforce
Abu Dhabi Aviation Expands Training With CAE
A new agreement will see training provided at Abu Dhabi Aviation’s facility.
Cedar Executive Buys Its Second Legacy 500
Leading Gulf-based charter operator Royal Jet recently added two new Boeing Business Jets to its fleet.
Charter & Fractional
Djibouti’s Ivory Grows Fleet With Third Falcon Due
Ivory Jet Services mainly provides emergency medical evacuation flights, and transportation for private individuals, companies and goverments.
Aircraft
Nexus Opens Manila Flight Operations Center
Nexus now has a flight operations center in the Philippines and is set to open a training academy in China.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Zetta Jet Grows Its All-Bombardier Fleet
Singapore-based Zetta Jet is adding the Challenger 650 to its fleet of Global family aircraft.
FBOs
Italy’s Argos Looks to Build FBO Chain Across Europe
Rome-based Argos VIP is looking to expand into France and Spain
Aircraft
Beechcraft Beefs Up King Air 350 Performance
The Textron subsidiary is promoting “special missions” versions of its King Air 350 and Grand Caravan turboprops
FBOs
ExecuJet FBO Is Part of Bizav Migration to New Dubai Airport
ExecuJet has been providing handling at Al Maktoum International Airport since June 2016
Aircraft
Piaggio Steps Up Focus on Avanti Evo
Piaggio is taking steps to improve parts delivery for the Avanti Evo
Charter & Fractional
Finance Group Sees a More Pragmatic Middle East Pick Up
Global Jet Capital is seeing more interest in leasing business aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
Leisure and Technology Drive Charter Growth, Says Avinode
The Middle East charter market has seen slower charter growth than other parts of the world over the past two years.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux Extends A321 Range With Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Comlux is also launching new cabin design options
Aircraft
Can the Middle East Bizav Sector Reverse Its Faded Fortunes?
Forecasts show limited short term growth in the Middle East, but manufacturers look on the bright side.
Aircraft
New BBJ Max 7 Launched With Middle East In Mind
The BBJ Max 7 is the latest addition to the Boeing Business Jets family
Maintenance and Modifications
GE Says New Data Exchange Will Transform MRO Process
GE Aviation's new Configuration Data Exchange has been developed with Capgemini and is set to enter service in 2017.
Aircraft
Canada, Europe Grant Same Type Rating For CSeries Airliners
Same Type Rating status for the CS300 and CS100 aircraft should mean significant cost savings for operators, according to Bombardier.
Airlines
Russia's Volga-Dnepr Ends Freight JV with Ukraine's Antonov
Volga-Dnepr is a leading operator of Antonov An-124 heavylifters.
Airlines
Brazilian Government Clears the Way for Qatar Stake in Latam
Qatar Airways is buying a 10 percent holding in Latam.
Airlines
United Pushes Back Boeing 737 Orders and Opts for Max
United Airlines is switching orders for 61 737-700 narrowbodies into the new 737 Max model, but won't say when these deliveries will be made.
Avionics
Honeywell Prepares First Chinese Aural Cockpit Alerts
Next year, Chinese helicopter operators will start using the Mandarin Chinese version of its EGWPS system.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Scion Offers Lower Charter Rates For More Notice
New jet card program Jet Scion offers charter service in a mix of light and midsize aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Edge Commits More Aircraft Capacity to JetSmarter
Charter membership program JetSmarter has now committed to buy around $550 million worth of fight hours from Jet Edge.
