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
Regulations and Government
Delegation of permit processing raises concerns about even-handedness
Civil aviation authorities in some developing world states appear to be turning to commercial flight-planning groups to handle the issuing of overflight an
Regulations and Government
EU-ETS ‘Small Emitter’ Tool To Be Expanded
The European Commission is preparing to allow more aircraft operators to use the simplified compliance procedure for its controversial emissions trading sc
Aircraft
ANA Readies for First Flight of 787 Dreamliner
Japanese carrier ANA is preparing for the first-ever passenger flight by the new
EADS Accelerates Acquisitions Plan in the Face of Market Volatility
Turmoil in stock markets and the prospect of another public debt and banking crisis have done nothing to deter EADS in its expansion and diversification pl
Aerospace Firms Falling Short in Customer Support, Claims Accenture
Aerospace manufacturers recognize the need to deliver more comprehensive and valuable support to customers around the world, but they have failed to adequa
Will the Fernandes Midas Touch Rub Off on Malaysia Airlines?
Asian air transport rebel Tony Fernandes, chief executive of low-cost pioneer AirAsia, will soon join the industry establishment, assuming his planned acqu
AIN Blog: Stocks and Stones May Hurt Your Bones, But Words Will Never Hurt You
Business aviation may still be brimming with righteous indignation over recent attacks by President Barack Obama (in the row over bonus depreciation) and <
Aircraft
French Pilots’ Union Pulls Out of AF447 Accident Investigation
The French pilots’ union, SNPL, has withdrawn its participation in the ongoing investigation of Air France Flight 447 (AF447), the Airbus A330-200 that cra
Aircraft
Charter Demand Peaks with 2011 ahead of 2010
Demand for charter flights anticipated during August showed a marked trailing off compared with a strong showing for July, according to the latest data fro
Aircraft
Latest Report on AF447 Crash Calls for New Training and Flight Data
French air accident investigators have highlighted gaps in flight crew training and management in the latest report into the 
U.S. Escalates Political Confrontation Over European ETS
Political pressure against the application of the European Union’s emissions trading scheme to non-European aircraft operators has intensified, with
Aircraft
Airline Lobbyist Fabio Gamba To Lead Europe's Bizav Group
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has appointed an airline lobbyist as its new leader.
Charter & Fractional
Limited resources halt investigation into NetJetsEurope
Britain’s Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has said that it will not continue to investigate a complaint made against NetJets Europe because it has insufficien
FBOs
Al Bateen’s Bizav Hub Takes Shape with New FBO and MRO Offerings
Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen Executive Airport has further boosted its credentials as the Middle East’s leading business aviation hub by establishing its own bran
FBOs
New FBOs meet rising bizav demand in Middle East
Rizon Jet recently opened its long-planned FBOs at London’s Biggin Hill Airport and Doha International Airport.
FBOs
Aviation Concepts Opens Subic Bay FBO
Business aircraft operators frustrated by the lack of space, inconvenient access and uncompetitive prices at key airports in the Asia-Pacific region now ha
FBOs
New FBO in Philippines Provides Asian Alternative
Business aircraft operators frustrated by the lack of space, inconvenient access and uncompetitive prices at key airports in the Asia Pacific region now ha
Aircraft
Future Unclear for DAE Capital as It Scraps Orders
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has declined to confirm or deny reports that its leasing arm, DAE Capital, has cancelled all remaining airliner orders with Airb
Environment
Lawyers Do Battle Over Europe’s Emissions Trading Scheme
Lawyers acting for European Union states have begun their defense of the application of its emissions trading scheme (ETS) to non-European airlines in resp
Aircraft
EBAA Chief Joins Advisory Board at Milestone Aviation
Brian Humphries, president and CEO of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), joined the advisory board of aircraft leasing group Milestone Avia
Aircraft
AIN Blog: What Remains of Dubai’s Aerospace Dream as Airbus Orders Are Cancelled?
What does the future hold for Dubai Aerospace Enterprise in the wake of this month’s news that its leasing arm, DAE Capital, has cancelled all remaining ai
Charter & Fractional
German Charter Firm Triple Alpha Declares Insolvency
German executive charter firm Triple Alpha Luftfahrt filed for insolvency on Friday and is now under the control of a court-appointed administrator.
Aircraft
Congo Boeing 727 Crash Kills 53
At least 53 people were killed when a Boeing 727 operated by Hewa Boro Airways crashed at Kisangani Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo on July 8.
Charter & Fractional
Aircraft Charter Market Awaits Summer Liftoff
The northern hemisphere’s busy summer period for private charter flights has yet to take off, but demand levels are already ahead of 2010 figures, accordin
UK Court Backs United Airlines in Trademark Ruling
A UK court has ordered Bangladeshi carrier United Airways to stop trading under its current name after a June 24 ruling in London that it had illegally vio
Aircraft
Where Does Airbus’s A320neo Sales Success Leave Boeing and its 737?
Last month’s Paris Air Show saw Airbus leapfrog its goal of extending the number of orders and commitments for the new A320neo airliner to at least 500 uni
FBOs
U.S. Eases Customs Pre-Clearance Process in Shannon
The process through which business aircraft passengers and crew can clear U.S.
Record Crop of Paris Orders Flies in the Face of Airline Balance Sheets
Paris Air Show organizers promised a feel-good factor from this year’s event, staged at Le Bourget Airport from June 20 to 26, and clearly they were in the
