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.

Managing Editor

Charles Alcock

Bombardier Aerospace’s Belfast, Northern Ireland work- force has rejected a new pay deal and is threatening strike action. Trade union representatives had actually accepted a new four-year deal that was due to take effect at the end of this coming January, but this was rejected in a shop-floor vote on October 15. The proposed package called for a wage freeze next year, followed by increases of 2, 2.25 and 2.5 percent in the three successive years.
A Bombardier spokesman in Belfast said the company is committed to reducing its production costs and still hopes to convince its employees to accept a new deal. The Belfast operation builds major airframe sections for Bombardier’s business and regional aircraft, as well as doing substantial work for other manufacturers such as Boeing and Rolls-Royce.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Irish IRE at Bombardier

Bombardier Aerospace’s Belfast, Northern Ireland work- force has rejected a new pay deal and is threatening strike action.

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