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
Dubai Airshow expects record exhibitor turnout
The organizers of this year’s Dubai Airshow (November 15 to 19) expect to break all existing exhibition space records with the addition of a fourth hall, s
Visitors up for Asian Aerospace in Hong Kong
The 2009 Asian Aerospace show in Hong Kong is set to achieve significant growth in visitor numbers with organizers reporting that pre-registrations are mor
Honeywell: air transport market bottom in sight
The bottom of the air transport crash is in sight, according to Honeywell Aerospace.
Bell launches green drive as defense sales soften slump
Bell Helicopter has announced plans to reduce the environmental footprint of its products through the new Eco-Innovation initiative that will evaluate them
Thin prospects for airliner sales but military deals show potential
This week’s historic Paris Air Show may yet deliver its usual share of surprises, but one apparent certainty is that very few of the exhibitors are likely
Engines
Second-generation GTF is already on Pratt’s radar
The downturn in demand in some of its markets has not dented the ardor of engine maker Pratt & Whitney for developing new technology.
Aircraft
Flurry of recent export orders bolsters Israel Aerospace sales
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) hopes that new export orders, such as a $50 million deal to supply unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia, will bolste
Aircraft
ATRr’s 600 Series is close to first flight
Royal Air Maroc is one of the most recent customers to sign up for the new 600 Series of ATR-42s and ATR-72s being developed by Avions de Transport Regiona
GE keeps focus on next-generation technology
After 28 years with General Electric Lorraine Bolsinger took over as president and CEO of GE Aviation Systems in October 2008.
Turbomeca plots revolution in helicopter engine design
Turbomeca is pressing ahead with a radical design for a new generation of helicopter engines to deliver a quantum leap in operational efficiency.
CMC looks toward new FronTiers
CMC Electronics (Hall 3 Stand D50) is aiming to step up its position in the avionics market with a major investment in a new family of integrated avionics
Mexico prepared for new wave of investment in aerospace sector
Mexico’s fast-growing aerospace sector is here at the Paris Air Show in strength once again (Hall 3 Stand D24), and the latest projections for its future s
Environment Drives R&D
As for much of the aerospace sector, the need to make air transport greener is driving much of the research-and-development effort at GKN.
GKN sees new horizons at Filton
Market conditions have hardly been kind to aerospace these past six months or so, but when a company is celebrating its 250th birthday–as GKN is this year–
Rotorcraft
International charter alliance kicks off
The new Global Executive Helicopter Network (GEHN) began operations on May 1 as a transatlantic alliance of helicopter charter providers.
Airports
UK’s Oxford Airport adds to its bizjet appeal
Oxford Airport is continuing to develop as a business aviation gateway for central and southern England, with the completion this month of a new 21,000-sq-
EBACE Attendance Defies Economic Gravity
The change in mood within the business aviation industry since the EBACE show last year truly beggars belief.
Show boosts shell-shocked industry
The change in fortunes of the business aviation industry since the 2008 EBACE show last May truly beggars belief.
FBOs
European FBOs
Europe’s FBOs are feeling the financial pinch as business aviation traffic dips in response to the continuing economic crisis.
Challenger 605 joins Arab Wings flock
Arab Wings has stepped up its expansion plans by taking delivery of a new Bombardier Challenger 605 just before the EBACE show opened.
Aircraft
Pratt beefs up Euro mx, reports lower AOG times
Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) has boosted its customer support network in both Germany and Switzerland by appointing two more recognized maintenance facilit
Bahrain courting bizav for inaugural airshow
Organizers of the new Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS) are here at EBACE (Booth No.
Charter & Fractional
ExecuJet service now more flexible, personal
ExecuJet Aviation has restructured its charter operations in Europe so that customers can call on any of its aircraft, regardless of where they are based.
EVO Jet fills void left by Feras
Chris Cartwright and Paul Wilkinson, the founders of former handling and flight planning specialist Feras, are back in business with a new venture to suppo
Charter & Fractional
Lufthansa Private Jet builds fleet with XLS+s
Buoyed by the first European deliveries of Cessna’s new Citation XLS+ aircraft, Lufthansa Private Jet is now offering “exclusive and flexible” flight optio
FBOs
Rizon builds Europe-Middle East air bridge
Rizon Jet, the Arabian Gulf-based aircraft charter and management group, is looking to bridge the European and Middle Eastern markets by establishing new b
Maintenance and Modifications
PremiAir Opens New Hawker Beechcraft Service Center
PremiAir opened its new maintenance center for Hawker Beechcraft aircraft at Oxford Airport.
Airports
Icejet Seeks Shelter from Reykjavik Bank Storm
The near catastrophic collapse of leading Icelandic banks has forced Reykjavik-based executive charter operator Icejet to take refuge further south by basi
Airports
Oxford Airport steps up investment in London-area bizav gateway
Oxford Airport is continuing to develop as a business aviation gateway for central and southern England, with the completion this month of a new 21,000-sq-
Avionics
BAE’s vision for Q-HUD is now coming to light
BAE Systems is working on half a dozen prospective applications for Q-HUD, its new compact and lightweight head-up display that it launched last October fo
