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
FBOs
TAG Aviation to build new executive
The TAG Aviation board of directors has approved the construction of a new operations and executive terminal building at Farnborough.
Engines
Paris Air Show 2005: This year's show set records for both attendance and number of sales logged
First the good news, or at least the news that most people in the international aerospace and defense industry can agree on.
Charter & Fractional
Omni’s new services include executive charter and handling
Portuguese air transport and maintenance group Omni is seeking to raise its stature as a business aviation services group by revitalizing its executive cha
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UAVs in UK Civil Airspace Demo
At least a dozen unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are to be flown at the Unmanned Systems show to be staged at the UK’s ParcAberporth aviation business park
Frankfurt Airport joins Private Jet service network
The Lufthansa Private Jet service, which allows passengers to book NetJets Europe aircraft for connections with the German airline’s scheduled services, no
Aircraft
Avanti II gets new engines, more power
Piaggio Aero Industries has confirmed that its new Avanti II model will replace the existing production model of its twin turboprop pusher aircraft from Se
Charter & Fractional
Global Wings Extends Reach to China
Two factors have brightened business prospects for Japanese executive charter operator Global Wings: joining Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate c
Charter & Fractional
Skyjet International expands in Asia
The Asia-Pacific region is sharing in the rapid growth achieved by Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate executive charter program.
Charter & Fractional
Aircraft Management Grows in Asia
Jet Aviation Business Jets’ charter and management network also extends into Asia.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation reports robust growth at Singapore facility
Anyone who has studied the market for business aviation seriously in Asia accepts that its potential will take time to come to fruition, but that when it h
Asia’s business aviation fleet grows…slowly
The impressive long-term economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region over the past few decades has not yet yielded a commensurate growth in business aviatio
Major OEMs Head for Shanghai
ABACE 2005 has drawn the world’s leading business aircraft manufacturers to its exhibitor roster: Boeing Business Jets, Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault Falcon
First ABACE ready to debut this month
The first Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) will be staged in Shanghai, China, from August 9 to 11.
Regulations and Government
UK may revise rules about foreign aircraft registration
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is considering whether to prevent foreign-registered aircraft that are not operated commercially from being based p
Charter & Fractional
Bookajet plans expansion of European management fleet
It is tempting to subscribe to the stereotypical view that if you need to ask how much business aviation costs then it isn’t for you.
Aircraft
ExecuJet Aviation extends its reach with Grob SPn program
ExecuJet Aviation Group has successfully pursued its ambitions of becoming a truly global business aviation services group while maintaining a relatively l
Hainan Airlines to open
Chinese operator Hainan Airlines announced at the Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition that it will open an authorized service center for Rayt
Charter & Fractional
Metrojet givesAsian charter fleet a boost
Gulfstream is set to deliver the first G450 to an Asian customer by the end of this month.
Aircraft
Embraer expects market for large-cabin jets
Business jet passengers in the Asia-Pacific market will appreciate the generous cabin space Embraer’s Legacy offers, according to Guan Dongyuan, managing d
Bombardier expands reach in Asia
Bombardier sold four business jets to Asian customers during July and August.
Companies Bring Bizav Services to China
Operators of foreign business aircraft need all the help they can get in China.
Airports
China eases handling restrictions
The volume of business aircraft flying into China is continuing to increase.
Newjetco Plans To Boost Bizav in Japan
China is moving to embrace business aviation more quickly than Japan, according to Dominik Steiner, president of start-up aircraft management firm Newjetco
First ABACE Puts Asian Bizav on the Map
The inaugural Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition has created a key bridgehead for business aviation in the world’s most economically dynamic r
ABACE 2005: Asia welcomes business aviation
Wu’s words were music to the ears of the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) and NBAA, which organized the inaugural ABACE show.
Charter & Fractional
New Luxflight/Exklusiv AllianceAdds Falcons to Fleet
Luxflight Executive and its new marketing partner Exklusiv Aviation are introducing a Falcon 2000 and a new Falcon 2000EX to their Paris-based fleet.
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation Creates New Maintenance Base, Adds Aircraft
The UK’s Gama Aviation has established a new maintenance operation at its Farnborough Airport headquarters to comply with pending European JAR Subpart M re
Charter & Fractional
Executive Airlines Charter Fleet Grows
Barcelona-based Executive Airlines this year has added five business jets to its charter fleet, and it is preparing to add two more.
Charter & Fractional
Interjet Modernizes Fleet, Plans Jet Card
Greek operator Interjet has replaced its Falcon 2000 with a brand-new Falcon 2000EX EASy.
Charter & Fractional
The Flying Group Spreads Its Wings in France
The Flying Group is laying plans to add a new Falcon 900DX to its managed charter fleet next year, and it expects to have a Falcon 7X in its fleet in 2008.
