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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Nigeria’s helicopter fleet will expand&nbsp;under&nbsp;aircraft deals confirmed at this week’s Heli-Expo show in Atlanta by sales group Rotortrade. The global preowned distributor for Leonardo announced the sale of three AW109s&nbsp;to Global Aviation Training and&nbsp;Maintenance in the west African country and the acquisition of a pair of Bell 407 models from offshore support group Caverton Helicopters.
Lagos-based Global Aviation partners with Caverton, which provides marine and aviation logistics services in the oil and gas sector in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. “We chose the AW109 Trekker because it is the ideal platform for training on light twin-engine helicopters,” said the company’s CEO Rotimi Makanjuola.
In another transaction announced this week, Rotortrade (Booth B4009) has placed two AW119Kx aircraft with Helicópteros de Guatemala. The operator has Part 145 approval and can adopt helicopters to meet the requirements of their customers.
Meanwhile, leasing group Milestone Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding for the sale of seven helicopters to Rotortrade. The agreement covers a mix of Airbus H225 and Bell 412 aircraft, all set for delivery in the next few months.
Rotortrade operates 10 dealerships around the world, and&nbsp;offices in Florida, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Mexico City, Marseille, Paris, Riyadh, Singapore, Sarajevo, and Shanghai.

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