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

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Baykar Signs Preliminary Contract To Acquire Piaggio

Takeover of the Avanti II aircraft’s manufacturer is expected to close in the spring
Piaggio Aerospace
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Investors Back eVTOL Developer Vertical with $84 Million in New Capital

Funding round that closed on January 24 includes two-tier warrants plus new stock
Vertical Aerospace's VX4 eVTOL aircraft prototype
Training and Workforce

Farnborough Airport Launches Operations Training Program

Course is being offered through the local technology college
Virginia Barrett, Principal CEO at Farnborough College of Technology, and Farnborough Airport CEO Simon Geere.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Some Lilium Staff Recalled to Work With Buy-Out Set to Close

Insolvent German subsidiaries now trading as Lilium Aerospace
Lilium flight check
Charter & Fractional

The ACA Urges Vigilance over Illegal Charter Flights

January 21 event marks sixth anniversary of soccer player's death in fatal accident
Air Charter Association Fly Legal Day
ATC

India's JetSetGo Will Use Eve's Air Traffic Management System

Private aviation group has plans to add mulitple eVTOL aircraft to its fleet
JetSetGo Eve Air Mobility
Aircraft

EHang and Partners Lay Plans for eVTOL Air Services in Shanghai

Demonstration flights have been conducted from the city's historic Longhua Airfield
EHang EH216-S eVTOL flying in Shanghai
Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers H225M Helicopters to French Military

Pair of H225M twins are part of a batch of eight ordered in 2021
Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters
Charter & Fractional

Air Ambulance Service Launches at London Biggin Hill

UK ground ambulance provider has invested in a Pilatus PC-12 turboprop single
SkyCare PC-12 aircraft
Avionics

U.S. Army Evaluates Optionally Piloted Flight Deck for Helicopters

SkyOS technology could be used for Black Hawks and other military rotorcraft
Skyryse operating system in Black Hawk helicopter
Maintenance and Modifications

Taiwan Approves ExecuJet Malaysia for Bombardier MRO Work

Kuala Lumpur facility provides line and base maintenance for Challengers and Globals
ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia
Airlines

Evia Aero Confirms Order For Hydrogen-powered Islander Aircraft

Britten-Norman is expected to deliver the first of 15 aircraft to the German airline in 2027
Evia Aero Britten-Norman Islander aircraft
ATC

Anra and Future Flight Global Build eVTOL Operations Digital Twin

Software will support increasingly autonomous flight operations
Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft
Engines

EASA OKs PW545D Turbofan for Cessna Citation Ascend

European approval follows Transport Canada and FAA nods in July 2024
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545
Safety

EASA Extends Warning over Flights in Russian Airspace

Updated conflict zone information bulletin follows destruction of Azerbaijan Airlines flight
Caspian Sea
Accidents

UK Inquest To Assess Causes of AW169 Fatal Accident

Family of passenger killed has filed a lawsuit seeking damages from manufacturer Leonardo
AW169 that crashed in UK
Engines

Airbus Taps BAE For Micro-Hybridization Energy Storage

Concept involves "supporting role" for batteries during some operational phases
BAE Systems battery packs for Heart Aerospace
Aircraft

Éric Trappier Takes the Reins as Head of Dassault Group

Long-serving executive retains his position as CEO of Dassault Aviation
Dassault's Charles Edelstenne, Serge Dassault and Éric Trappier
Aircraft

EBACE Organizers Promise New Look for European Show

Exhibitor list and conference agenda will be unveiled soon
Colgan Air_AIN0225_v5
Aircraft

Vertical Starts Piloted Thrustborne Flights With VX4 eVTOL

Company progressing towards hover-to-cruise transition flights
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL flight testing
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Future of European eVTOL Aircraft Pioneers Remains Uncertain

Lilium and Volocopter scramble to firm up new financial backing
Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft
Rotorcraft

EASA Releases Rotorcraft Noise Software and Database

Tools can be freely downloaded for use by companies and organizations
NORAH2 rotorcraft noise research aircraft
Charter & Fractional

AirX Seeks More Funding for Charter Fleet Growth

Malta-based operator wants to triple fleet size with 40 more jets
AirX Bombardier Challenger 850 in new company livery
Engines

Pipistrel Advances Hydrogen, Hybrid, and Electric Power Options

Textron eAviation subsidiary has long been deep into propulsion R&D
Pipistrel Velis Electro training aircraft
Engines

French Start-up Beyond Aero Gets Backing for Hydrogen Bizjet

No major business aviation OEMs have yet committed to hydrogen propulsion
Beyond Aero's One business jet
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Blog: Tariffs Set To Burden Aerospace Supply Chains

New U.S. administration set to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
Dassault Falcon completions center in Little Rock, Arkansas
Aircraft

Manta Steps Up Work on Ann6 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Latest version of the design was unveiled at the recent China Airshow in Zhuhai
Manta Ann6 hybrid-electric aircraft
Environment

Green Aviation Takes Root in France's Aerospace Valley

Organization holds its sixth annual Green Aero Days event in Toulouse
EcoPulse technology demonstrator under and Airbus
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Lilium Announces Buy-out Deal With American and European Investors

Mobile Lift Corporation could restart work on Lilium Jet in 2025
Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Vertical Aerospace Shareholders Back $50 Million eVTOL Aircraft Funding

Meanwhile, prospects for keeping rival eVTOL developer Lilium in business appear to be fading
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft prototype