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

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Charles Alcock

Business aviation services group Luxaviation this week rolled out expansion plans in Asia-Pacific with the addition of a pair of long-haul jets to its managed fleet in the region. Today at the Avalon Australian International Airshow near Melbourne, the company's Sydney-based division, Luxaviation Asia-Pacific,&nbsp;said it is now operating a Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G550, with the latter available for charter for flights of up to 6,000 nm.&nbsp;
The European company’s Asia-Pacific division also announced the expansion of its service portfolio to cover sales and marketing of aircraft owned by managed clients. Luxaviation Asia-Pacific said it aims to support owners through the complete aircraft life cycle, from purchase through operations, and then resale.
“The capacity to offer aircraft marketing and sales services is a natural evolution of our business, extending our existing services in response to client requests,” said Darren McGoldrick, vice president of Luxaviation Asia-Pacific. “With our deep market knowledge, extensive industry network, and trusted client relationships, we are uniquely positioned to facilitate seamless aircraft transactions for our managed clients.”
According to Luxaviation Asia-Pacific, demand for private aviation is rising across Southeast Asia in particular. The group also has other facilities in the region, including in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

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