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
Nexus Buys Wyvern Safety Audit Group from Avinode
Wyvern operator ratings, Wyvern Wingman and Wyvern Registered audits will continue to be available through the Avinode Marketplace
Aircraft
Aerion’s Supersonic Ambitions Are Boosted by Airbus
Engineers from Aerion and Airbus are working together to advance development of the AS2 supersonic jet.
Rolls-Royce Wins Plaudits for Customer Service
Rolls-Royce has made big investments in boosting its customer and product support infrastructure.
Avinode Sees Stronger Recovery in U.S. Charter Sector
U.S. charter hours set to grow by 3.5 percent in 2015.
SchedAero Launches New Charter Quote Tool
Avinode subsidiary SchedAero is adding charter quote software to its scheduling software portfolio
NBAA 2014 Show Opens With Big Announcements
Exhibitors scrambled to dominate the early news headlines at the 2014 NBAA show in Orlando.
Gulfstream’s Long Beach Center Helps with Completions
Gulfstream has opened a new completions sales and design center in Long Beach.
Jetex Boosts Americas Network With New Miami Office
The Dubai-based trip support group will be more responsive to operators throughout the Americas.
True North Future-Proofs Connectivity with Optelity
Operators of the new Optelity wireless platform will have fixed costs for future updates.
Comlux Gears Up for Completions & Service Growth
Comlux is expanding its Indianapolis completions center to be able to receive widebody aircraft
Rockford’s Aerospace Network Opens Door to Business Aviation
The Illinois city has been successful in attracting aviation and aerospace firms.
New webECHO Portal Gives Full Engine Condition Data
Jet-Care has improved its webECHO online portal.
Aircraft
Aerion’s Supersonic Dream Leaps Toward Reality
Aerion formally launches its partnership with Airbus to jointly develop the AS2 business jet.
Global Jet Capital Broadens Bizjet Finance Options
The company has been launched with an initial $2 billion fund with the backing of three investment firms.
China Approves Level-D Citation CJ1+ Simulator
Chinese authorities have given level-D approval to Frasca’s Citation CJ1+ full flight simulator.
Associated Air Delivers VVIP A330 Green Completion
The A330-200 VVIP completion was AAC’s first widebody Airbus project.
Smart Dimmable Windows Enhance Cabin Comfort
Vision Systems’ Nuance Multizone dimmable windows give passengers easy control over light levels in the cabin.
Satcom Direct Provides International Training
Training programs provide Satcom Direct customers with greater knowledge of satellite communications technology.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Global Jet Capital Offers Wider Finance Options
New business aircraft finance group Global Jet Capital has been launched with an initial $2 billion fund.
New Gulfstreams Deliver More Range and Cabin Comfort
The new G500 and G600 models have been in the works since 2009.
Gulfstream Makes Big Investments in Savannah
The new buildings are part of a sustained wave of infrastructure investment by Gulfstream.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet-Care Adds PT6 to Engine Test Portfolio
The condition of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6 turboprops can now be monitored through gas path analysis.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Unmasks Two New Fly-by-wire Large-cabin Jets
New G500 will have a range of up to 5,000 nm, while its G600 larger sibling will be able to fly up to 6,200 nm.
Bizav Growing at MEBAA Conference Host Country Jordan
The number of business aircraft operators in Jordan is growing by 2.7 percent annually.
Nextant Delivers First 400XTi to the UK
British charter operator SaxonAir will operate the first Nextant remanufactured jet in the UK.
Aircraft
New Gulfstreams Deliver More Range and Cabin Comfort
The new G500 and G600 models have been in the works since 2009.
Engines
CFM's Leap Engine Begins Flight-test Program
CFM's Leap series of turbofans will power the Airbus A320neo, the Boeing 737 Max and the Comac C919 narrowbodies.
Aircraft
Boeing Sees Air Freight Traffic Bouncing Back
Boeing' latest World Air Cargo Forecast predicts that the sector will more than double in volume by 2033.
Avionics
FAA Orders Replacement of 737 and 777 Display Units
An FAA airworthiness directive will require the replacement of thousands of Honeywell display units in the cockpits of Boeing 737s and 777s.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Bank Boosts Capital of Two African Regional Carriers
Air Cote d'Ivoire and ASKY are both receiving fresh capital injections from the West African Development Bank
