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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Meanwhile, Piaggio has 11 other Avanti Evos on the production line at its Villanova d’Albenga factory. The Italian company is in <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2025-01-27/baykar-signs-preliminary-contract-acquire-piaggio">the process of being acquired</a> by Turkish aerospace and defense group Baykar.

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