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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Aircraft management and charter group Luxaviation One has launched a cargo charter department to arrange flights for urgent freight and logistics missions. The Europe-based company announced the initiative today, appointing Alexandra Gobalraja to lead the new business unit.
Luxaviation aims to specialize in supporting clients with time-sensitive deliveries, including humanitarian aid, as well as sourcing aircraft that can carry heavy and outsized cargo. Anticipated flight bookings could include carrying spare parts for grounded aircraft, pharmaceutical and medical supplies, oil and gas equipment, and live animals.
According to the company, its staff will manage each mission from start to finish. The service includes arranging landing and overflight permits, cargo and passenger handling, loading supervision, and cargo inspections.
“Our goal is simple: to provide clients with absolute confidence when moving their most valuable or urgent cargo,” commented Gobalraja, who has over two decades of experience in air transport, freight operations, and logistics. “Every mission is handled with precision, care, and the highest safety standards because in aviation every detail matters.”
Luxaviation One already arranges passenger charter flights. The group manages a network of FBOs with more than 110 facilities worldwide.

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