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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Embraer Executive Jets is claiming bragging rights over the fact that its Phenom 300 was identified as a best seller in the annual <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-02-19/industry-billings-top-31b-bizjet-shipments-increase">business aircraft delivery data</a> announced last week by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). For the 13th consecutive year, the type was named as the most-delivered light jet, and for the fifth year in succession it was also the most popular twinjet.
The Brazilian airframer delivered 65 Phenom 300s in 2024, and more than 830 of the type have been delivered to operators in 40 countries worldwide since it entered service in late 2009. These aircraft have collectively logged more than 2.5 million flight hours.
The Phenom 300E can carry five people on flights of up to 2,010 nm with NBAA IFR reserves and with a high-speed cruise of 464 knots. Featured on the flight deck is a Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System, an autothrottle, and coupled go-around and emergency descent mode capability.
According to Embraer, it also increased deliveries of its midsize Praetor jets by 34% last year. It claimed that the Praetor 500 model now accounts for 40% market share in that category.

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