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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Aircraft maintenance support and finance group Jet Support Services Inc. (JSSI) is looking to expand its presence in the Latin American business aviation sector with new additions to its Brazil-based leadership team.&nbsp;At LABACE this week in São Paulo, the company announced the appointment of João Caram as director of business development for South America and Giuliano Donadio as director of regional sales for Latin America.
According to Chicago-based JSSI, Caram will support its hourly cost maintenance team and Donadio will be part of the maintenance software team.&nbsp;“Both João and Giuliano have an extensive network with the Latin American market, as well as deep industry experience,” said JSSI senior v-p of business development for the Americas David Caporali.
“João comes to JSSI after a decade working in the aviation sector. Following the announcement of his recent appointment, we are continuing to focus on Brazil, one of the largest markets outside of North America in terms of the size of its executive aircraft fleet. Giuliano’s proven track record makes him the perfect candidate to serve the area given his success working in the region.”
Both men joined JSSI from Brazilian business aviation group TAM Aviacão Executiva, where Caram was involved in sales of King Airs and Donadio was focused on Cessna Citations.

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