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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This week’s Air Charter Expo (ACE) held at London Biggin Hill Airport on Tuesday logged record participation numbers, according to The Air Charter Association, which organizes the annual event. On Friday, the group reported that more than 2,000 trade visitors were received by more than 100 exhibiting companies.
The ACE static display was split between a large hangar and an adjoining ramp area with more than 20 aircraft on show, including a Dassault Falcon 8X, an Embraer Praetor 600, an Embraer ERJ-135LR, a Bombardier Challenger 604, and a Cessna Grand Caravan EX.
Among the exhibitors, Serbia-based business aviation services group Prince Aviation was making its ACE debut. Active in the charter and <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-07-22/mro-profile-prince-aviation">maintenance, repair, and overhaul</a> sectors, the company displayed a Cessna Citation XLS+ jet.
The ACE agenda included conference sessions in which air charter industry leaders debated the current state of the industry. Topics included new regulations, as well as increasing numbers of charter brokers and the impact this trend is having on the <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2025-09-09/broker-proliferation-poses-challenges-charter-sector">competitive environment</a> among aircraft owners and operators.
“Air Charter Expo is a flagship event in the aviation calendar that consistently delivers in showcasing the best of the air charter industry,” commented Glenn Hogben, CEO of The Air Charter Association. “The show continues to develop year upon year, and we are delighted to set another record for the number of attendees and exhibitors at ACE 2025.”

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