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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Private flight charter broker Chapman Freeborn has established an operations team in France as part of plans to expand its presence in the wider European market. The UK-based group announced three appointments based in the Paris area and the South of France.
Tiphanie Marie is now passenger sales manager for the French operations base, working alongside senior passenger charter broker Wajdi Zarra and reporting to Chapman Freeborn v-p of passengers for Europe James Edwards. The other appointment is Yoann Maugran as cargo sales manager.
Chapman Freeborn, which is part of the Avia Solutions Group, arranges private jet charters for business travelers and also books larger airliners for group travel. It has other offices in Europe, as well as in North America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
In November, the group appointed Germany-based Bernardo Nunes as its COO in a move it said was part of a “long-term strategy targeting sustainable growth and stronger cultural, strategic, and operational leadership.”

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Chapman Freeborn Establishes Private Charter Flight Base in France

UK-based charter broker is boosting its presence across Europe

Three new appointments in Paris and the South of France are intended to boost Chapman Freeborn’s position in the private charter flight market.

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