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.

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In response to exhibitors’ concerns about the high cost of exhibiting on the international air show circuit, <a href="http://www.farnborough.com/airshow-2012">Farnborough International</a> organizers have introduced a new schedule that will see the exhibit halls closed over the public weekend of the show (July 14-15).


Some visitors with long-standing connections to the industry, who might otherwise have attended on the public days, will also be allowed access to the exhibit halls on July 13. Remaining open throughout the full show period (July 9-15) will be the Space Zone in Hall 3 and the media center and restaurant in Hall 1A.


The change will reduce exhibitors’ staffing costs for the event and Farnborough International says it allows them to put more resources into the show’s flying display and public attractions. According to organizers, more than 50 percent of the costs associated with being involved in an air show now relate to staffing, transportation and accommodation, which bolsters the case for shortening the period for which full staffing is required by exhibitors.

Farnborough Halls To  Close Early To Cut Exhibitor Costs

Not having to staff indoor hall displays over the public weekend will reduce exhibitor costs, say Farnborough show organizers.

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