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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Amber Aviation expects to be ready to launch its fractional ownership program in Asia by the end of the third quarter of 2024, based on the recent completion of its Series C funding round. The China-based company has not disclosed how much new capital was raised but announced on Thursday it has received strong support from existing shareholders, including NetJets, Fung Investments, Liu’s Group, and Hony Capital.
The company already operates a fractional leasing program called AmberNet, offering blocks of 25 and 50 flight hours. It says that the offering has attracted customers from China and across Southeast Asia.
Amber Aviation has not yet confirmed which aircraft types it will offer for the fractional aircraft program or on what terms. It said that shareowners will have access to aircraft with a minimum notice period of 24 hours.
The company was founded in 2017, with its headquarters in Shenzhen and branch offices in Beijing and Shanghai. Its current fleet includes 21 aircraft. The fleet consists of a mix of Bombardier Global 5000 and 7500 large cabin jets, as well as the Gulfstream 650ER and G450. The G450s, which were <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-04-19/amber-aviation-receives-g450s-netjets">received from NetJets</a> under an agreement announced in 2022, are used for AmberNet lease customers and in 2023 had an average utilization of 900 flight hours per aircraft.
“The success of Amber Aviation’s shared leasing program in the Asian market underscores the significant regional demand for this innovative model,” said Amber Aviation founder and president Chang Qiusheng. “Leveraging exceptional operational data, we continue to drive product innovation and enhancement.”

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