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
Business Jet Builders Are in Brazil for the Long Haul
Manufacturers continue to see promise in the nation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Pushes for 100-Mbps In-flight Connectivity by 2018
New ground-based technology will boost connectivity speeds for business and commercial aircraft
Charter & Fractional
U.S. Market Boost Leads to Mixed Results at Gama Aviation
Strong growth in the U.S. market compensated for a dip in revenues in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for bizav services group Gama Aviation.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Drone World Show Builds On Ascent of Commercial UAS
The second annual Drone World Expo show will be held in San Jose, California, from November 15-16.
Charter & Fractional
Stratajet Charter Booking Platform Launches in U.S. Market
Charter customers can book their own flights through Stratajet.com, which includes real-time aircraft availability and pricing.
Aircraft
Synerjet Prevê Aumento de Vendas do Pilatus PC‑12 na América Latina
A Synerjet Brasil é a distribuidora do PC-12 através
Aircraft
Gulfstream vê recuperação regional favorecendo seus jatos
A Gulfstream Aerospace possui agora cerca de 200 aeronaves baseados na América Latina.
Aircraft
Citation Latitude Receberá Aprovação Brasileira em Breve
Encabeçando as aeronaves da Textron Aviation expostas na LABACE, o médio-porte Latitude deverá começar entregas à região em breve.
Aircraft
Embraer Adds Third Prototype to E190-E2 Flight-test Program
Embraer will use four prototypes to complete type certification for the E190-E2 airliner by the end of the first half of 2018.
Airlines
IATA Presses Egypt To Release Blocked Airline Revenues
IATA says that Egyptian foreign currency exchange restrictions have resulted in $275 million of airline revenues being trapped in the country.
Aircraft
Mitsubishi Seeks To Restart Aborted MRJ Ferry Flight
MRJ pilots returned the first prototype to Mitsubishi's base in Nagoya after encountering issues with the regional jet's air management system.
Rotorcraft
New Orders Show Latin American Rotorcraft Market Still Alive, Says Bell
This week at LABACE, Bell Helicopter is displaying a VIP-configured 429, a 407GXP and a mockup of the new 505.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Sees Latin American Uptick Playing to Its Strengths
Gulfstream Aerospace now has around 200 aircraft based across Latin America.
Aircraft
Brazil’s LABACE 2016 Show Set To Open in São Paulo
The 13th LABACE show in São Paulo should be an indicator as to whether Brazilian business aviation is turning the corner on its troubles.
Airlines
Cost-cutting Drives Record Profits at Qantas
The Transformation Qantas initiative to reduce costs has resulted in an impressive turnaround in the fortunes of the Australian carrier.
Aircraft
Piaggio CEO Steps Down After Pledge On Avanti's Future
The Piaggio board has replaced CEO Carlo Logli on an interim basis with chief operating officer Renato Vaghi.
Aircraft
Stratasys Rolls Out New 3D Printing Demonstrators
With some input from Boeing, Stratasys's new approaches to 3D printing and additive manufacturing are set to break through the technology's limitations.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Inmarsat OKs Honeywell JetWave for GX Aviation Broadband
Inmarsat's final type approval certification of JetWave hardware clears the way for its use for GX Aviation broadband connection on multiple aircraft.
Piaggio Seeks To Reassure Operators over Avanti’s Future
Piaggio insists that it will keep producing the Avanti, while admitting that product support needs to improve.
FBOs
Baltic Bizav Forum Host Modernizes To Support Growth
Despite stagnating traffic levels in many parts of Europe, Latvia-based Flight Consulting Group says it is supporting a growing number of flights.
Aircraft
XTI Picks Honeywell HTS900 To Power TriFan 600 Prototype
A subscale example of the three-engined vertical takeoff and landing aircraft is due to make a first flight by August 2018.
Charter & Fractional
Mac Air's QJet Shares Frax Program Will Offer Hawker 1000s
QJet Shares customers will be able to buy one-sixth shares in refurbished Hawker 1000 jets.
Airlines
Profits Can't Mask Trading Concerns at European Airlines
At face value, profits are holding up well at leading European carriers, but multiple concerns, including terrorism, have blighted the outlook.
Avionics
Swiss e-Enables Its C Series With EFB and Server
Esterline CMC is providing its PilotView Electronic Flight Bag for the C Series.
Aircraft
Avianca Brasil Refreshes Fleet With 62 A320neos
The agreement was signed by Avianca parent Synergy Aerospace Group with an estimated value of $6.6 billion.
Farnborough Organizer Supports Eurasia Airshow
The first edition of the new event, which is being supported by the Turkish government, will be staged from April 25 to 28, 2018 at Antalya Airport.
Engines
Engine Alliance Adds Overhaul Centers in Dubai and Singapore
Engine Alliance’s new engine overhaul centers in Dubai and Singapore will support GP7200 turbofans.
Avionics
EasyJet A320s to Get Thales/ACSS T3CAS
T3CAS incorporate collision and terrain avoidance capability.
Aircraft
Neo & Max Backlogs Beef Up As Show Orders Top $52 Billion
Both Boeing and Airbus have achieved significant new business so far this week at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Longer, More Complex Engine Lives Drive New Approach to MRO
GE Aviation is looking to provide operators and MRO greater flexibility as they work to reduce the lifecycle costs of engines.
