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

Bombardier manufactures a variety of business aircraft models, provides engineering, and aircraft maintenance services.

Bombardier Global Express, XRS, 5000, 5500, 6000, and 6500

Charles Alcock

Charter operator Opul Jets has agreed to install Starlink’s satellite-based connectivity service on its Dubai-based fleet of aircraft. The company, which operates from bases in the UK, India, and the UAE, announced the agreement with SpaceX subsidiary Starlink Aviation on Wednesday.
According to Starlink, its technology can deliver download speeds ranging from 40 to 220 Mbps and upload speeds of between 8 and 25 Mbps with a latency of just under 99 milliseconds. The equipment is installed during a maintenance check, with each aircraft receiving an aero terminal antenna, a power supply unit, and a pair of wireless access points.
Opul Jets already offers <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-05-30/opul-jets-seeks-charter-market-edge-starlink">Starlink connectivity</a> to passengers on its Bombardier Global Express XRS. The company’s fleet includes the Learjet 40 and 45 models, and it also has bases at London Biggin Hill Airport and at the Manx Jet Centre at Ronaldsway Airport on the Isle of Man.
Aircraft are operated under air operator certificates held by its partners UK-based Saxon Air and Av8Jet Charter in Malta. <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2024-03-13/private-charter-firm-opul-jets-launches-london">Opul Jets</a> was launched earlier this year by its CEO, Harry Ackerman.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

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