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
EMS Satcom intros new antenna
Satellite communications specialist EMS Satcom (Stand No.
Aircraft
Ailing Grob skips MEBA, hopes for best
Grob Aerospace has withdrawn from the MEBA show after its German manufacturing division formally declared insolvency on November 1.
Charter & Fractional
More jets, bases and services in plans for growing Royal Jet
Here at the MEBA show, Royal Jet is expected to announce plans to further increase its fleet.
Helicopter Show a Fitting Prelude to MEBA
Last week, Airport Expo Centre hosted the third biennial Helishow Dubai, which boasted a record 130 exhibitors.
Aircraft
Embraer readies to deliver Phenom and Lineage jets
During the next six weeks Embraer will be delivering the first of its Lineage 1000 business jets to the Dubai-based Al Fahim group.
Bahrain Embraces Business Aviation
Business aviation will be an important facet of the new Bahrain Airshow, to be staged in the Arabian Gulf state from Jan.
Read all about it! Onboard Internet access for laptops here!
Arinc is promoting its new onboard Internet (Oi) service for laptop computers here at the MEBA show (Stand No.
Charter & Fractional
Awash in oil wealth, region has growing charter appetite
Over the past few years executive charter brokers complained that there were not enough suitable aircraft available in the Middle East to meet the spiralin
Al Bateen will bolster bizav infrastructure in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Airports Co.
FBOs
Biggin Hill scrambles to meet Mideast FBO expectations
Middle Eastern business aircraft operators flying to Britain can expect a special welcome at London Biggin Hill Airport (Stand No.
Aircraft
BBJ prominent on Dubai’s ramp bazaar
Florida Jet Sales has a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) for sale out on the MEBA show static display.
ExecuJet stakes its claim to burgeoning Gulf market
Managing the phenomenal growth of business aviation is the greatest challenge facing ExecuJet Middle East managing director Mike Berry.
Middle East bizav has been in a steep climb since 2004
The latest fleet data from UK-based consultancy Ascend clearly charts the impressive growth in Middle Eastern business aviation over the past few years.
UK Airport Hosts Day of Fun for Disabled Kids
British business aviation companies have joined forces to help 16 seriously ill or disabled children and their families.
Environment
European ATM changes seek to lower CO2 emissions
With the goal of saving as much as 470,000 metric tons of fuel each year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a Flight Efficien
Charter & Fractional
Jet Republic plans to take on NetJets Europe
Against a backdrop of tumbling stock markets and the most serious banking crisis in a century, Jet Republic has launched what it bills as the most direct c
FBOs
London FBO focuses on Middle Eastern clients
London Biggin Hill Airport is set to get a new FBO, with Bahrain-based executive charter operator Rizon Jet having begun construction of a facility that it
Airports
Cannes Slots Work, Though a Little Too Well
The requirement for takeoff and landing slots has been suspended at France’s Cannes-Mandelieu Airport during the winter months, but the slot system might b
FBOs
FBO firm turns attention to Thailand
The ASA Group is preparing to establish a pair of FBOs in Thailand through a deal that would see it take over the management of the Thai government’s VIP t
Charter & Fractional
Revenues up at Air Partner
Charter broker Air Partner has reported strong growth in both sales and profits for its financial year that ended on July 31.
Charter & Fractional
European start-ups launch VLJ air taxis
Blink is stepping up its low-cost European air-taxi network with the introduction of three more Cessna Citation Mustangs due to have entered the fleet arou
Charter & Fractional
Market Shifting, Say Top Brokers
Leading executive charter brokers arguably offer the best overview of current market conditions because they deal with such a broad spread of operators fro
MEBA event poised to hit its stride as Mideast bizav thrives
The prolific growth of the Middle East market for business aviation should be clearly apparent at the second Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show this
Charter & Fractional
Slowing world ecomonies affect international charter operations
At face value, the marked decline in leading western European economies would seem to mean an inevitable dip in the fortunes of executive charter operators
Charter & Fractional
Elite jets fulfills Arabian promise
Elite Jets Fulfills Arabian PromiseThe recently forged alliance between Dubai-based Elite Jets and Jet Aviation is a prime illustrat
Charter & Fractional
UK-based Air Partner Reports Charter Demand Growth
London-based aircraft charter broker Air Partner has reported strong growth in both sales and profits for its fiscal year that ended on July 31.
Olver’s absence could be a good sign for troubled Grob
Negotiations in Europe between Grob Aerospace and an undisclosed prospective new investor have continued into a third day.
In talks with new investor, Grob pulls out of show
Grob Aerospace is holdings talks in Europe this week with an undisclosed prospective new investor.
Bizjets bulk of Dassault’s sales
Sales of Dassault’s Falcon line held up well during the first half of this year, compensating for a dip on the military side of its business.
