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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Charles Alcock

AIN Media Group has completed its acquisition of Leeham News and Analysis (LNA), adding the premier source for in-depth aerospace and airline industry insights to its portfolio. The transaction—<a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2025-06-16/ain-agrees-integrate-leeham-news-analysis">announced at the Paris Air Show</a> on June 17—closed today.
LNA’s team of experienced editors, writers, and analysts will continue to provide coverage of topics, including airframe and engine manufacturers, the aerospace supply chain, airline fleet planning,&nbsp;future technology, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul. This team is led by Scott Hamilton, founder and managing director of the Leeham company, and aeronautical and economics analyst Bjorn Fehrm.
Subscribers to the <a href="https://leehamnews.com/">LNA platform</a>, which includes C-suite industry leaders, will continue to enjoy exclusive access to its expert coverage of the air transport and aerospace sectors. The LNA and AIN news teams will pursue opportunities to present some shared content, with a particular focus on AIN’s FutureFlight channel and weekly newsletter,&nbsp;highlighting aircraft technologies and new business models.
In addition to <a href="http://www.ainonline.com">AINonline</a>, AIN Media Group produces the daily&nbsp;AINalerts&nbsp;newsletter, monthly Aviation International News print magazine, and daily publications at multiple airshows and aviation conventions globally, and also publishes <a href="https://www.bjtonline.com/">Business Jet Traveler</a>. Its AircraftPost subsidiary provides fact-based insight, analysis, and statistics about business jets and their market values.
The Leeham Co. LLC and Leeham Consulting businesses remain independently owned and operated.

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