Charles Alcock
Managing Editor
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.
Latest from Charles Alcock
Sustainability and Environment
Fuel Crisis Raises the Stakes in Chase for Alternatives
Companies working with SAF and hydrogen propulsion see tipping point opportunity
ATC
Eurocontrol Issues Datalink Guidelines for Operators
Release covers controller-pilot datalink communications
Airlines
Electra Report Shows Direct Aviation Market Opportunity
Hybrid-electric aircraft developer wants to expand regional air services
Charter & Fractional
Platoon Orders Citation Longitudes for Jet Charter Fleet
Hamburg-based operator could add up to 16 Longitudes to its fleet
Regulations and Government
Canada Chooses Saab/Bombardier GlobalEye AEWC Platform
Swedish bidder preferred to rivals including Boeing and L3Harris/Elta Systems
Security
GPS Signals Jammed on Royal Air Force Falcon 900LX Flight
Royal Air Force aircraft flew close to the Russian border on flight from Estonia
Regulations and Government
EBAA Calls for Bizav Recognition in EU Aviation Policy
Trade group said airport access and decarbonization rules discriminate against the industry
Aircraft
Hyundai Will Make Landing Gear for Vertical’s eVTOL
Korean auto maker is partnering with UK engineering group Stirling Dynamics
Aircraft
Kazakh Operator Inks Deal for 50 AutoFlight eVTOLs
Partners plan air taxi services near Almaty
Charter & Fractional
UK Charter Operator Zenith Declared Insolvent
Biggin Hill-based company operated several Learjets
Sustainability and Environment
IBA Shows Carbon Intensity Dip but Emissions Still Rising
Airlines are improving operational efficiency but not cutting total carbon
Engines
Vertical Starts Tests with Hybrid-electric Powertrain
Hybrid version of Valo VTOL aircraft will have longer range and more payload
Sustainability and Environment
H2Fly Chases Hydrogen Propulsion Power Density Boost
Fuel cell systems need at least 2 kW/kg power-to-weight ratio to be competitive
Airports
Biggin Hill Airport’s Instrument Approach Trial Extended
London airport says satellite-based instrument approach improves operational resilience
Regulations and Government
Caution Prevails as Business Aviation Sees Slow Growth, Increasing Obstacles in Europe
A multi-part report on the state of business aviation in Europe
Fuel
Safety Guidance May Prompt Shift in Fuel Tankering Rules
EASA and Eurocontrol are considering measures to save aircraft fuel
Charter & Fractional
China’s Sino Jet Boosts Charter Fleet with ULR G700
Globe-girdling model joins a fleet of more than 40 aircraft
Charter & Fractional
StackAero Adds Jetcard Usage Tool to Charter Platform
Feature tracks how many hours block charter or fractional ownership clients have used
Training and Workforce
Special Breed of Pilots Make Bizav Work in Europe and Beyond
Pilots ensure that business aviation remains viable and rewarding for its clients
Operations
Tech Innovators Want To Set Bizav Operators Free
European charter brokers and operators tap automation to achieve greater efficiency
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Aeronautics Boosts Production as Drone Applications Grow
Orbiter, Dominator, Aerostar, and Octoper drones can be adapted for new uses
Safety
Skyportz Presents Solutions to Key Vertiport Issues
Fractal panels deal with noise, downwash, and fire risks, says Australian manufacturer
Charter & Fractional
ACA Warns Rising Costs Could Spur Illegal Charter
Air Charter Association is concerned some for-hire flights are circumventing rules
Sustainability and Environment
SAF Mandate Complicates European Bizav’s Green Intentions
Industry calls for changes to Refuel EU rules
Charter & Fractional
Flight Time Limitations Pose New Cost Threat for Charter Operators
Europe’s charter operators face revised EASA pilot flight time limitations.
Sustainability and Environment
EU Court Set to Rule on Business Aviation's Sustainability Status
EU Court to decide if industry is “an environmentally sustainable economic activity."
Fuel
AINsight: Fuel Crisis Could Be Tough Test for Bizav
Charter operators incur sharps spike in fuel costs
Airports
Slot Restrictions Cramp European Bizav’s Style
Securing proportionate and fair access to slots in Europe remains a major headache
Aircraft
Business Aircraft OEMs Fight for Market Share in Europe
Textron Aviation leads European business aviation market share despite popularity of heavy jets
Training and Workforce
Spanish Flight School Orders Fleet of Tecnam P2010 TDIs
Training organization is trying to reduce carbon emissions from flights
