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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Charles Alcock

Aircraft management and private flight membership provider Jet Linx has upgraded its headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, in response to the increasingly international scope of its services. The rebranded facility is now called the Global Safety and Operations Center.
Since 2020, Jet Linx has reported a 19% increase in international flights and a 51% spike in heavy jet utilization, building on the growth it achieved in the second half of the 2010s. Ultra-long-range flights now account for a quarter of all trips, with popular destinations including the Bahamas, Mexico, Canada, Turks &amp; Caicos, Puerto Rico, the UK, France, Italy, Bermuda, Spain, and Ireland.
Over the past 10 years, Jet Linz said it has increased the number of international trips it makes for clients by 260%, compared to an overall boost in operations of 60%. Heavy jet flights have increased by 438%, with this part of its fleet including types such as the Bombardier Challenger 604/605, the Dassault Falcon 7X, Embraer Legacy 600, and Gulfstream G550.
The Global Safety and Operations Center now manages a fleet of 96 aircraft and flights to around 1,991 airports in 105 countries. Jet Linx—which has IS-BAO Stage 3 registration, as well as Argus Platinum Elite and Wyvern Wingman Pro status—said it now has 1,157 customers signed up for its jet card membership programs.

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