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

The new Sapphire Pegasus Business Aviation Awards will be presented for the first time at an event in the Czech capital Prague on April 8. According to organizer Media Tribune, the awards attracted 87 nominations for the following categories: business jet operator, business aviation airport, lifetime achievement, woman in aviation, aircraft or charter broker, MRO facility, handler/FBO, innovation in business aviation, outstanding business aviation performance in Russia, business aviation journalist, innovation in business aviation, integration of social media and charity effort.

 


Award winners will be chosen through a process based on open voting (counting for 40 percent of scores) and the opinions of an advisory board of industry professionals and journalists (60 percent), including the following: European Business Aviation Association CEO Fabio Gamba, Russian United Business Aviation Association executive director Anna Serejkina, Central Europe Private Aviation chief executive Dagmar Grossmann, ABS Jets CEO Vladimir Petak, Media Tribune CEO Antonia Lukacinova, consultant and editor Bud Slabbaert, editor Elizabeth Moscrop, and Aerospace Media Dinner organizer Peter Bradfield. More details about the awards and how to vote can be found at <a href="http://www.spbaa.com">www.spbaa.com</a>.

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Sapphire Pegasus Awards Will Honor Business Aviation Firms

The first of the new Sapphire Pegasus Business Aviation Awards will be presented at a ceremony in the Czech capital Prague on April 8.

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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Europe-based group is adding a pair of Bombardier Global 8000 jets, plus a 6500

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News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

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China’s Sino Jet Expands Charter Fleet with Second G700

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News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

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