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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Britten-Norman, which manufactures the Islander family of utility twin-engine aircraft, has launched a brokerage and trade-in service. Announcing the new service on Monday, the company said it will help operators to replace their existing fleets with new-build Islanders that are now being produced on the <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-09-22/britten-norman-resumes-uk-production-islander">Isle of Wight</a>&nbsp;in southern England.
Luxembourg-based operator CAE Aviation is the launch customer for the new business unit. It is trying to sell a pair of BN2A-21 Islanders that are currently equipped for surveillance missions, but which could be reconfigured to carry 10 passengers or cargo.
In addition to handling the sales process, Britten-Norman can also refurbish aircraft for new owners. The company said it can handle all aspects of the import/export process, as well as ensuring that operators have access to aircraft before they are able to take delivery of new models.
In its expanded factory,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-10-15/britten-norman-lands-investment-islander-production">Britten-Norman</a> is gradually increasing production rates of new Islanders, which can be powered by either turboprop or piston engines. The brokerage service is available to clients worldwide.
“Operators want a straightforward way to refresh their fleets with minimal disruption,” said Charlotte Britton, the group’s head of sales. “Our brokerage and trade-in service ensures customers can advance to the next generation of Islanders while keeping existing aircraft in service until the new ones are ready, making the process efficient and fully managed by Britten-Norman.”

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