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
Charter & Fractional
Abu Dhabi’s Royal Jet joins Skyjet network
Abu Dhabi-based business aircraft operator Royal Jet yesterday signed up as an operator for Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate charter service.
Safety
Diabetes: A Beginner’s Guide
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which patients have too much glucose in their blood.
Safety
Diabetes causes pilot to shift course
Plenty of people had a lot riding on Andrew Hoy’s enjoying a long and prosperous career as a professional pilot.
Parc Aberporth center leads UAV civil ops
According to the UAV community, unmanned aerial vehicles face a busy future with all sorts of possible new civil and paramilitary applications, including s
Aircraft
Socata adds authorized TBM dealer in India
EADS Socata has appointed IndUS Aviation the authorized sales representative in India for its TBM 700 and 850 turboprop singles.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Avro RJs get new life as corporate steeds
BAE Systems is making another push to promote executive and corporate shuttle applications for its out-of-production 146/Avro RJ series of regional a
Tier 1 suppliers gain clout by taking risk
The future of both the aero-structures and structural engine component businesses belongs to an elite group of so-called Super Tier 1 suppliers/strategic p
Who are the Middle East’s Business Jet Operators?
Analysis of the national aircraft registers of Middle Eastern countries gives the strong impression that next to no private or corporate flying happens in
Middle East Business Aviation: Middle East business fleet expands apace
The number of business jets registered in Middle Eastern countries has grown by about one-fifth over the past 10 years.
Jordan’s aerospace industry on the rise
Jordan’s aerospace and defense industry has more than doubled the size of its national pavilion at this year’s Dubai airshow, compared with its presence at
Aircraft
CAE expands south China sim center
CAE is expanding its flight training center at Zhuhai in southern China by building a satellite complex to accommodate six more full flight simulators (FFS
Raytheon mines Asia Pacific
The Asia/Pacific region is continuing to provide Raytheon with ample opportunity to demonstrate its versatility as a solutions provider across a wider rang
Will industry back annual Asian airshow?
The world’s aerospace industry is now having to decide whether to follow the Asian Aerospace show brand up to Hong Kong or whether to stay loyal to Singapo
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Europe pilots aim to unionize by year-end
NetJets Europe pilots are preparing to establish trade union representation at the fractional ownership company.
Engines
P&WC to take on Snecma powerplant
The news that Snecma is working on the new 8,500- to 10,000-pound thrust SM-X engine to power new large business jets and regional airliners hasn’t shaken
New format Farnborough already looks like a winner
The Farnborough International 2006 airshow (July 17 to 23) is set to be a bumper event with more exhibitors and aircraft than ever before.
India airline growth spurt to continue
India’s air transport boom could continue at a phenomenal growth rate of 20 to 25 percent for the next three or four years, according to Boeing’s top sales
Emirates Sets Sights High for China
Emirates Airline plans to be one of the major international carriers for the 2008 Beijing Olympic games and the Shanghai World Expo two years later.
Aircraft
Asia/Pacific Forms Bedrock of ATR’s Good Year
Customers from the Asia/Pacific region played a big part in the banner year European airframer Avions de Transport Regional posted in 2005.
FBOs
Private handlers break logjam at Italy’s airports
This past year independent Italian business aviation service companies made inroads against government-backed airport handling providers that have long blo
Safety
Aviation Internet domain touts security, exclusivity
Appropriately enough, the .aero Worldwide Web domain is sponsoring the Internet café here at EBACE.
Charter & Fractional
Leggier jets from Bombardier key to Gold Air’s growth plans
Gold Air International has ordered two new Bombardier Global 5000s in a deal valued at close to $80 million.
Maintenance and Modifications
Frankfurt super-warehouse paying off for Bombardier
Bombardier Aerospace (Booth No.
Aircraft
BBJ cargo door a possibility
Boeing is here at EBACE floating the idea of adding another new member to its Boeing Business Jet family.
Ed Swearingen:Other Bizjets AreGlorified Turboprops
Aircraft design pioneer Ed Swearingen is as convinced today as he was 30 years ago that business aircraft manufacturers are selling their customers short b
Aircraft
SJ30-2 took a long, circuitous flight path to EBACE 2006
Twenty years after it was conceived by legendary aircraft designer Ed Swearingen, the Sino-Swearingen SJ30-2 is making its European debut here at EBACE.
Piaggio Confirms Jet Ambitions
Piaggio Aero Industries is preparing to launch a new jet program before the end of this year and is debating which of two designs to develop.
Aircraft
Avanti Time Machine Cuts Across Airline Schedules
During a recent visit to Piaggio’s Italian home, EBACE Convention News got a first-hand demonstration of how the P180 Avanti can enable business people to
Aircraft
Ferrari Glamour Helps Piaggio Win Back Market
Almost 20 years since the P180 Avanti made its first flight in August 1986, the eye-catching twin pusherprop at last seems to have established itself in th
