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
ATC
Commission Raps UK ATC
ATC in Europe costs about 70 percent more than in the U.S., according to the 2001 annual report of the Eurocontrol Performance Review Commission (PRC) publ
EBACE 2008 spools up
The annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) is set to continue its seemingly relentless growth when it reconvenes in Geneva’s Pal
Airports
FBO Survey: Service Supremos
At face value, there has never been a better time to be in the international FBO business.
Airports
French Bizav airports impose slot system
Slot coordination was imposed at Cannes-Mandelieu Airport in the south of France under a trial period that will run from May 23 through October 25.
AINtv: Orlando Neto, Embraer v-p commercial aircraft
Embraer’s Orlando Neto tells AINtv that the company is ready to meet evolving fleet needs in the air transport industry.
Airports
Slot Trials To Start Next Week at Cannes Airport
Cannes-Mandelieu Airport in southern France will be slot coordinated under a trial period that will run from April 23 to late October.
AINtv: Roger Whyte, Cessna senior executive v-p for sales and marketing
Cessna’s Roger Whyte talks to Charles Alcock about forging new territory with the Citation Columbus large-cabin business jet.
Airports
Farnborough Gets the Hollywood Touch
Plenty of A-list celebrities fly through Farnborough, but the British airport is set to get a serious dusting of Hollywood glitz when it features in the ne
Airports
Recent decision could allow traffic increase at Farnborough
The UK government has approved an increase in weekend movements at London-area Farnborough Airport.
Charter & Fractional
Air Partner expands at Biggin Hill
Executive charter group Air Partner has received approval to build a 175,000-sq-ft business aviation enclave at London Biggin Hill Airport.
Regulations and Government
JAR OPS 2 rules could be in place by year-end
Next month, after several years of seemingly circular internal arguments, Europe’s Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) finally expects to issue draft proposal
ATC
Britain’s NATS wants to pare lateral separation
Britain’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) is stepping up operating trials aimed at making greater use of both en route and terminal area airspace.
Charter & Fractional
European skytime reduces prices
UK-based European Skytime has been remarketing NetJets Europe shares for almost two years under its Flight Commitment program.
Charter & Fractional
Marquis offers European ‘minishares’
Marquis, the U.S.-based remarketer of Executive Jet’s NetJets fractional-ownership shares, has opened a European sister company.
Charter & Fractional
Bombardier overhauls Flexjet Europe program
Bombardier has relaunched its Flexjet Europe business aircraft shared-use program under the name Jet Membership.
Charter & Fractional
ExecuJet targets NetJets owners
ExecuJet Aviation has launched a new lease-based alternative to fractional ownership, block charter and traditional aircraft management.
Airports
More Weekend Traffic OK’d for Farnborough Airport
The UK government has approved an increase in weekend movements at the London-area Farnborough Airport.
Charter & Fractional
Will ExecuJet’s New Concept ‘Simply Fly?’
ExecuJet Aviation today launched a new lease-based alternative to fractional ownership, block charter and traditional aircraft management called Simply Fly
AINtv: Embraer's New Focus
AINtv's Charles Alcock talks with Embraer Vice President Claudio Camelier about the future of business jets and how the company is progressing with its pla
Aircraft
Cessna Decides Against Citation X Winglets
Cessna has ruled out the addition of winglets to its Citation X high-speed business jet, after investigating the modification and concluding that there was
Honeywell’s crystal ball shows slow climb for bizav deliveries
Don’t expect an economic miracle from the business aviation marketplace over the next decade.
Engines
High-tech hush kit for noisy business jet cabins
Broadband cabin noise, which can greatly fatigue passengers in even the most finely appointed business aircraft, could be a thing of the past if a new syst
Charter & Fractional
Gatherings of Mustangs with European charter firms
Very light jet (VLJ) charter operations are on the rise in Europe with the service entry of the first Cessna Citation Mustangs.
‘Global’ R-R keeps home fires burning
At face value, Rolls-Royce’s recent establishment of new facilities in Singapore, the U.S.
Charter & Fractional
Skyjet hopes Olympics open doors
This year’s Olympic Games in Beijing could provide the catalyst for Chinese authorities to adopt a more user-friendly attitude toward business aviation, ac
Curtiss-Wright’s Boeing 787 deal exemplifies its plans for expansion
Curtiss-Wright Controls (CWC) (Stand No.
Q-Sight weighs less, costs less
BAE Systems has launched a new helmet-mounted display technology that it says will deliver enhanced “head-up, eyes-out” situational awareness for helicopte
Aircraft
Barco visuals provide PC-21s with a display to remember
A twin turboprop trainer can’t hope to fully replicate an F-16 fighter, but rookie pilots with the Republic of Singapore Air Force will quickly get a feel
Charter & Fractional
LEA Readies Mustangs for VLJ Air-taxi Service
London Executive Aviation (LEA) officially unveiled the first of the 10 Cessna Citation Mustangs it has on order during a ceremony at Farnborough Airport o
FBOs
CSE Aviation Is Reborn
BBA Group has separated its Oxford-based piston aircraft sales and support operation from its Signature Flight Support operations in the UK and France.
