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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The Air Charter Association (ACA) is expanding its training program with the launch of an Air Charter Essentials course. The industry group announced the initiative this week, along with the appointment of Claudia Schimansky as training manager to run the course, which is available to both members and non-members.
The Air Charter Essentials curriculum is intended to provide a comprehensive introduction to the industry. It is aimed at people starting careers in air charter.
Schimansky will work alongside Julie Ellis, who has been promoted to head of training at ACA. Having started her career as a member of cabin crew with European Aviation Air Charter, Schimansky has worked in the industry across three decades, mainly with charter brokering group Air Partner in the UK, Germany, Italy, France, and the UAE.
This year, ACA will hold three Air Charter Essentials courses, offering discounted rates for people under age 25. These will be offered on March 4 in London, April 21 at Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany, and on October 14 in London.
“I am pleased to be joining the well-respected team at ACA,” Schimansky commented. “Supporting both new and experienced aviation professionals has been a long-standing passion throughout my career, and I am excited to bring that commitment to this new role.”

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