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
Engines
ZeroAvia Builds Patent Portfolio for Hydrogen-electric Airliners
Start-up says it now holds 45 patents around its plans for hydrogen-electric powertrains
Regulations and Government
Asia-Pacific Regulators Issue eVTOL Air Taxi and Drone Guidance
20 aviation authorities have produced reference materials about advanced air mobility
Aircraft
What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?
Part 1 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis
Aircraft
Vertical Touts VX4 eVTOL Military Missions at UK’s RIAT Air Show
UK company’s eVTOL prototype flew from Cotswold Airport to the Fairford air force base
Aircraft
AIN Completes Acquisition of Leeham News and Analysis
Premier source for in-depth aerospace and airline industry insights added to group’s portfolio
Charter & Fractional
Falcon Luxe Grows UAE-based Charter Fleet with G450
Company-owned jet joins mixed fleet of 16 Bombardier and Embraer models
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Vertical Raises $60 Million for VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Development
UK start-up says it now has cash to support work on the four-passenger aircraft through mid-2026
Regulations and Government
EASA Issues Innovative Air Mobility Rules Covering eVTOL Aircraft
New means of compliance intended to support operations of new aircraft in Europe
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airo Group Will Open U.S. Drone Production Facility in IPO-backed Expansion
Company is seeking to capitalize on rising NATO and Pentagon defense spending
Charter & Fractional
Flyvbird Close to Launch of First AI-booked Air Charters
Network will start with German cities Friedrichshafen, Mönchengladbach, and Strausberg
Airlines
Cambodian Airline Will Connect Coastal Towns with Elfly’s Noemi
Start-up has committed to buy five of the nine-passenger electric amphibious aircraft
Aircraft
ERC Prepares To Fly Multi-role Romeo Demonstrator Aircraft
Twin-boom lift-and-cruise design will be available in both all-electric and hybrid-electric versions
Aircraft
DARPA Selects Bell for Next Phase of HSVTOL Development
Helicopter manufacturer will build an X-plane for Phase 2 of Pentagon’s SPRINT program
Engines
King Air Operator Plans Hybrid-electric Conversion with Dovetail
Zeusch Aviation flies medical, surveillance, mapping, and broadcast missions
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Progresses London Biggin Hill Paint Facility
New two-bay hangar is expected to open in the second half of 2026
Charter & Fractional
Railway Companies Back SkyDrive’s Plans for eVTOL Air Taxis
Flight networks could connect train stations with other parts of Japanese cities
Engines
Ascendance Steps Up Assembly of Atea Hybrid-electric VTOL Prototype
French company is now offering Sterna propulsion system to other aircraft developers
Aircraft
Air One eVTOL Is Poised for Both Uncrewed and Private Pilot Roles
Early use cases include logistics operations with expanded cargo volume
ATC
French Controllers Strike Disrupts Traffic at Multiple Airports
Aviation safety agency ordered cancellation of at least 40% of flights
Aircraft
VoltAero Finds Backers for Malaysian Production of Cassio Aircraft
SEDC Energy and ACI Groupe plan to take equity stakes in the French start-up
Engines
U.S. Army Tasks Electra with Assessing Hybrid-electric Propulsion
Electra Aero has now won seven Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts from the Army
FBOs
UAS Provides Trip Support for Hajj Pilgrimage Flights
Gulf-based company helped operators of more than 2,000 aircraft flying into Saudi Arabia
Aircraft
Eve Signs Agreement with eVTOL Air Taxi Partners in Costa Rica
Deal signed in the same week EHang sells 50 autonomous eVTOLs to a Chinese customer
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Trade Deal Means UK Aerospace Avoids U.S. Sanctions
Some major trading partners across the EU and Canada still face high tariffs
Aircraft
Mystery Customer Buying Up to 120 Global, Challenger Jets
Undisclosed business jet buyer has yet to announce service offering
Aircraft
Decision on EBACE Show’s Future Deferred until Late July
Interim managing director Stefan Benz will take more time to consider long-term options
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Air Force Evaluates MightyFly’s Cento Cargo Drone
Aircraft features patented Autonomous Load Mastering System
Regulations and Government
EASA Signs Contract with Elfly for Noemi Electric Seaplane Prototype
Norwegian start-up aims to start flight testing electric seaplane in 2027
Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Backs Electra's EL9 Ultra-Short Aircraft
Partnership will explore opportunities to be involved in U.S. defense programs
Aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft Names Key Suppliers For D328eco Airliner
Aernnova will provide the D328eco's empennage and Garmin is supplying its avionics suite
