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
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Technology Features Strongly in New Jets at EBACE
Honeywell’s EBACE exhibit features its latest cabin and cockpit technology.
FBOs
Meridian Adds FBO in California, Expands in New York
Meridian is building a new FBO at Hayward Executive Airport near San Francisco and is expanding its Teterboro headquarters.
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Goes Global with ExecuJet Acquisition
Luxaviation today acquired ExecuJet Aviation, almost tripling the size of its group.
European Bizav Event Set for Strong Showing in 15th Year
Annual European business aviation show set to open in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday, May 19.
Engines
737 Max's Leap-1B Engine Begins Flight Tests
CFM International's Leap-1B turbofan for the Boeing 737 Max is on track to complete certification next year and enter service in 2017.
Charter & Fractional
Charter Broker Continues Strong Growth Trend
Private charters were a significant contributor to strong financial results at Air Charter Service.
FBOs
Nexus Expands Flight Support Operations In Europe
Nexus has opened a flight operations support center in Vienna, Austria
FBOs
Epic/UAS Fuel Partnership Goes Live Globally
Epic fuel customers can make purchases through more than 3,000 locations worldwide.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aircraft Values Are Rising Along With Asset Exposure
Asset Insight's latest market report shows the risk to asset values posed by rising maintenance costs for pre-owned aircraft.
Aircraft
Embraer Deliveries Make a Slow Start in 1Q 2015
Embraer delivered 12 executive jets in the first quarter of 2015
Regulations and Government
NATA Pushes Congress For Full Tax Depreciation
NATA is urging the U.S. Senate to push for more comprehensive changes to tax allowances.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
NetJets Signature Series Fleet Gets New Gogo IFE
Gogo's inflight entertainment system will provide connectivity and entertainment options for NetJets passengers.
Charter & Fractional
Delta Private Jets Reports Strong Charter Sales Growth
Charter and Jet Card sales both increased by more than 40 percent in the first quarter of 2015.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Basel Wins BBJ3 Completions Contract
Jet Aviation will complete the interior of a BBJ3 for a Middle Eastern client
Aircraft
March Sees Bizav Flights Climbing Again in North America
TraqPak data showed March 2015 flight activity in North America was 2.6 percent up on March 2014.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Broker Jetcraft Names Chou To Lead Asia Team
Aircraft broker Jetcraft has appointed Diana Chou as chairwoman of its Hong Kong-based Asia division
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation to Complete Two 777s For Asian Owner
Jet Aviation’s Basel facility will deliver a pair of VIP-configured Boeing 777s in 2018.
Aircraft
JetNet Survey Sees Bizav Optimism Rising in 1Q 2015
60 percent of the global bizav community now feel the industry is past the low-point of its recent downturn.
Rotorcraft
Emerson To Succeed Paganini To Head Airbus Helicopters U.S.
Airbus Group executive Chris Emerson will be the new president and CEO of Airbus Helicopters Inc. from June 1.
Safety
Nexus Signs MoU with Asian Sky Group
The Nexus group will start an Asia Pacific operation in Hong Kong with the help of Asian Sky.
Safety
Map Shows Travelers Health Risks Around the World
MedAire has published its 2015 Health Risk Map
FBOs
New Million Air FBO Opens at Stennis on Gulf Coast
The latest Million Air FBO has been opened at Stennis International Airport in Mississippi.
FBOs
UAS Expands Trip Support Network in China
UAS International Trip support has appointed three new airport station managers in China.
FBOs
Korea’s First FBO Is Under Construction In Seoul
Korean Airport Corp. has partnered with Avjet Asia to build an FBO at Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport.
Regulations and Government
EBAA and CEPA To Hold Joint Show in Prague
CEPA Expo and EBAA Regional Forum will be held in the Czech capital Prague from October 14 to 15.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation To Provide Maintenance in Macau
Jet Aviation will open a new MRO facility in Macau, while expanding it's the capability of its Singapore base
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
GJC Offers New Options for Financing Aircraft
Global Jet Capital can provide a variety of leasing and lending options for business aircraft transactions.
Rotorcraft
Waypoint Looks To Expand In Asia From Singapore Office
Waypoint Leasing sees potential for helicopter growth across the Asia Pacific region.
Aircraft
Piper Launches New M600 and M350 Models
The M600 will deliver more range, while the M350 has improved avionics.
