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
Bahrain Prepares To Host Its First Airshow
Alongside ostentatious neighbors like the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain has tended to get overlooked as a Middle Eastern hub for air transportation.
Aircraft
Airbus A350 Makes Quiet Progress Amid 787 Hoopla
While Boeing enjoyed its long-deferred moment of triumph in achieving f
FBOs
EBAA Establishes Airport and Handling Committee
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) established a new airports, handling and ground operations committee (AHGOC).
Airports
UK’s Coventry Airport Closed Until Further Notice
The UK’s Coventry Airport closed suddenly on Tuesday and at press time appeared unlikely to reopen.
Airports
Tag Still Fighting for Increased Traffic at Farnborough
Tag Aviation has appealed a local government ruling last month that blocked its application
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Pares Down Basel, Switzerland Staff
Jet Aviation this week laid off 94 full-time employees at its completions and maintenance facility in Basel, Switzerland.
Charter & Fractional
Aircraft Charter Demand Stabilizing
November saw mixed results in the charter sector, according to the latest data from online charter booking portal CharterX.
Charter & Fractional
Funding Problems Ground JetBird
Europe’s JetBird has once again delayed the launch of its air-taxi network, this time on the grounds that it needs to raise fresh capital to support the ne
Rays of Light at Dubai Airshow Overshadowed by Debt Crisis
News from the international airshow circuit can be revealing and deceiving in equal measure.
Charter & Fractional
Flight planning, charter data merged on Caeroscene system
Austria’s Caeroscene IT Solutions claims to have developed software and a Web-based portal that can combine all core flight planning and support functions
Charter & Fractional
Euro VLJ taxis adjust to match weak demand
For Europe, the so-called very light jet (VLJ) revolution has turned out to be more a case of evolution in which only the most financially fit seem destine
Dubai Airshow Report 2009
how do you top an event that broke airshow records in 2007 when it generated $155 billion worth of business in just five days– roughly equivalent to the gr
Traditional pilot wings now have a security role
Even in the era of ultra-high-technology security screening, there is still a place for traditional aircrew “wings,” name badges and other uniform insignia
Next stop for exhibitors: Singapore Airshow
Next stop for many Dubai exhibitors will be the Singapore Airshow, which is now less than three months away–Feb.
Aircraft
Citation X with winglets lands at Wallan Aviation
Here at the Dubai Airshow yesterday, Cessna delivered the first Citation X business jet retrofitted with Winglet Technology’s elliptical winglets to Wallan
RAeS on a mission for more members
The Royal Aeronautical Society is on a recruitment drive at the Dubai Airshow (Stand W144) looking to build on a membership base that already extends to a
Dubai Air Show still grows, defying economic gravity
The 2009 Dubai Airshow will seek to buck the aerospace industry’s downward trend when it opens its doors this morning.
Farnborough and Bahrain shows mean business
It is not too late to sign up to exhibit at next year’s Farnborough International airshow, but the remaining chalets and indoor exhibits are selling
Charter & Fractional
Comlux to open Paris FBO and Saudi charter venture
Business aviation group Comlux is to expand its services into the FBO sector by establishing a new facility at Paris Le Bourget Airport.
Avisa helps carriers handle bureacracy
Aircraft operators are facing a bureaucratic maze of new requirements covering issues such as safety and quality management at a time when they are under e
CTT zonal system dries insulation, prevents corrosion, cuts fuel burn
For parched Dubai 2009 visitors here in the desert it is hard to imagine that excessive humidity could be an issue.
Forecast sees ME as leader in upturn
The Middle East could lead the troubled business aviation industry out of its lingering downturn.
Middle East’s bizav community reports growth is no mirage
Around the time of the last Dubai Airshow in November 2007, the prospect of getting into the Middle East’s burgeoning business aviation market must have se
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet seeks partner to build charter business in ME region
The business aircraft charter market is down by at least 15 percent this year, but VistaJet (Stand E540) expects to achieve 20-percent growth for 2009, and
Cabin-air system thwarts airborne viruses, bacteria
BAE Systems and Quest International of the UK have combined to launch a cabin air system that they say can destroy airborne viruses and bacteria, including
Charter & Fractional
Charter Data Shows Mixed Picture
The latest data from Charter X and Avinode gives conflicting pictures of the fortunes of the executive charter market over the past month.
Charter & Fractional
Connor takes over at NetJets Europe
New NetJets chairman and interim CEO David Sokol has begun making changes at NetJets Europe, appointing a new boss to run the business and implement job cu
Rotorcraft
Helitech news Briefs
Rolls-Royce boosted availability of RR300 engine parts and customer services by signing an exclusive distribution agreement with AAR.
Rotorcraft
Government sector boosts Helitech orders
The reformed European Helicopter Association–operating under the acronym newEHA–publicly touched down for the first time at the 2009 Helitech show at Duxfo
Dubai Air Show Preview 2009
The world’s aerospace industry could use a morale boost, and it might just get it at the 2009 Dubai Air Show (November 15 to 19) at the end of a year that
