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
Abelag Aviation Founder Dies
The European business aviation community is mourning the death of one of its pioneers following the November 29 passing of Abelag Aviation founder Andre Ga
FBOs
Schiphol stalls on new bizav terminal
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has shelved long-standing plans to build a new business aviation terminal on the east side of the Dutch gateway.
FBOs
Transairco upgrades Geneva FBO
TSA Transairco has refurbished its lobby and passenger/crew lounges at Geneva Airport.
New owner has plans for London’s public heliport
The new owner of the London Heliport, von Essen Hotels, has appointed UK helicopter charter operator PremiAir to manage the site.
Charter & Fractional
Revamped Skyjet offers new options
Bombardier has revamped its Skyjet International block charter program, unveiling the new Jet Member card at the Middle East Business Aviation show in Duba
MEBA - Middle East Business Aviation
The Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) conference and exhibition emphatically imposed itself on the international airshow calendar with a strong debut at
Accidents
Flutter under scrutiny in crash of Grob SPn
Germany’s Federal Bureau of Air Accident Investigation (BFU) has provided some initial findings from its inquiry into the crash of Grob Aerospace’s second
Training and Workforce
CAE Expands UK Bizav Training Site
CAE has opened a new four-simulator expansion of its flight-training center at Burgess Hill in the UK.
MEBA: Mideast demand spurs new market entrants
For years manufacturers have been anticipating a business aviation boom in the Middle East, but a meaningful expansion of the customer base has been slow t
FBOs
Jet Aviation plans Moscow FBO
Jet Aviation is working on plans to establish an FBO in Moscow, offering handling as well as business aircraft charter and management.
FBOs
Signature expands European network
Signature Flight Support has expanded its fast-growing European FBO network further with the acquisition of the Executive Aircraft Services (EAS) facility
Aircraft
Fokker 50 props under scrutiny
In response to oil leaks, Dutch civil aviation authorities have instructed operators of Fokker 50 twin turboprops to check the propellers after each flight
ATC
ERA calls for longer-term solution to slot dilemma
Europe is facing a shortage of 3.5 million airport slots by 2025, according to the latest projections by Eurocontrol.
Aircraft
Learjet 45 Approved for London City
Bombardier’s Learjet 45 has completed certification to fly into London City Airport– the downtown facility with a 5.5-degree steep approach and a single 4,
Charter & Fractional
Bombardier expands its Europen charter service
The Transatlantic Express fixed-price charter service Bombardier introduced this summer has taken off, with round-trip flights booked between Europe and th
Farnborough show takes new format
The Farnborough Air Show is to retain its seven-day format, but it will now consist of just three full trade days along with a new “industry day” and an “e
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety set to start training at Farnborough
Construction of the new FlightSafety International (FSI) Learning Center at Farnborough Airport in the UK neared completion last month.
Engines
Jet-Care updates online service for engine analysis
Jet-Care International has added new features to its engine condition health online (Echo) program to allow operators to identify problems and store data m
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Europe boosts sales
NetJets Europe (NJE) sold shares in 18 complete aircraft last year, representing an 80-percent increase in sales over 2003.
São Paulo hosts third annual LABACE show
The Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) returns to São Paulo, Brazil, for the third annual staging of this groundbreaking eve
Aircraft
Embraer considers developing new aircraft for bizav
Embraer’s corporate aviation division is preparing to present the business case for one or more new aircraft programs, with the hope of getting a developme
Latin American bizav market continues slow, steady growth
Latin America’s business jet fleet has seen modest growth over the past 12 months, but it has still not achieved any substantial increase over the past dec
Charter & Fractional
Bombardier’s Skyjet program goes global
Bombardier has launched Skyjet International as a global network of fixed-rate executive charter services spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East a
Security
Terror threat necessitates early evacuation planning
Videotapes from Iraq showing foreign hostages cowering in cages before being beheaded by their terrorist captors provide horrific testament to the danger t
FBOs
Abelag Aviation founder dies
The European business aviation community is mourning the death of one of its pioneers following the November 29 passing of Abelag Aviation founder Andre Ga
ATC
Eurocontrol postpones deadline for ELS mode-S implementation
Europe’s ambitious program to introduce mode-S surveillance datalink technology has once again been rescheduled to account for operational and technical di
Charter & Fractional
Anemic Dollar Gives U.S. Charter Firms an Edge, Too
The continued weakness of the U.S.
European buyers reap benefits of weak dollar
The continued weakness of the U.S.
Asian Aerospace 2004 Preview
Still eagerly awaiting signs of lasting recovery from its three-year slump, the world’s aerospace industry will be looking to Singapore’s biennial airshow
Safety
Anti-missile technology offered for civil airplanes
Two companies are offering Israeli-built anti-missile systems to the civil aircraft market to protect airliners and business aircraft from the terrorist th
