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.

Managing Editor

Charles Alcock

Revenues at UK-based flight broker Air Charter Service (ACS) grew by 10.3% last year to &nbsp;$1.34 billion, with its private jet income seeing gains of 19.1%.&nbsp;According to ACS, charter bookings and revenues increased in all the sectors it supports: private aviation, group travel, cargo, leasing, and time-critical services.
It said that some of the private jet growth was due to the expansion of its jet card program, as well as a 44% increase in helicopter bookings.
During 2025, ACS opened new offices in Saudi Arabia and Italy. The company also reported that its investment in new technology and processes contributed to growth in EBITDA earnings of 33%.
“Our group charter division saw a healthy increase in turnover, with huge increase in charter numbers, and 2025 represents our best ever year for the department,” said ACS chairman Chris Leach. “It was the year in which the team broke our longest flight record twice in a week—first from Dallas to Sydney, and then Perth to Los Angeles—and chartered the largest ever aircraft to land in Antarctica. Our ACMI &amp; Leasing team saw the largest growth across all divisions, however, with a 168% leap in turnover [revenues].”

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Private Jets Drive Air Charter Service Revenue Growth

The company also increased bookings for helicopters and group charter flights

In 2025, Air Charter Service opened new flight broker offices in Saudi Arabia and Italy and achieved group-wide revenue growth of 10.3%.

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

SEC approval is needed to begin accepting capital investments

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Two additional flight data software solutions also integrated into fleet

Global Jet Streamlines Ops, Reups Safety Registrations

Kerry Lynch

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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Investors serve as brand ambassadors in their home markets

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Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

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