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
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Streamlines Brand and Service Delivery
Sales and other functions unified across product offerings
Engines
GE Completes Hybrid-electric Engine Demonstrator Ground Test
Work is aimed at developing future narrowbody airliner powertrains
Aircraft
Bristow Secures Delivery Slots for Hybrid-electric EL9 Aircraft
The nine-seat aircraft will fly for companies, resorts, and airlines
Aircraft
Horizon Releases Details of Cavorite X7 VTOL Redesign
Main changes are to the six-passenger aircraft’s canard fans
Airports
Doubts Raised over EU Border Control Rule Changes
Requirements apply to some but not all business aircraft flights
Airlines
UrbanLink Plans Sea-air Network with Elfly Noemi Amphibian
South Florida, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii are among the envisaged launch routes
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Approves ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium for U.S. Jets
U.S. certification covers Dassault, Bombardier and Textron aircraft types
Training and Workforce
Suspected Arson Forces Liquidation of Flight Academy
Airways Aviation Group said it is seeking solutions for students
Charter & Fractional
Avi-Go Business Aviation Data Platform Adds AI Search Bot
Singapore start-up offers alternative to existing charter marketplaces
Aircraft
Daher Refreshes TBM Turboprop Family with Model 980
Aircraft features G3000 Prime avionics suite and upgraded cabin features
Training and Workforce
Private Equity Group Buys Majority Stake in Coptersafety
European rotorcraft pilot training group attracts new investment
Aircraft
Most 2025 TBM and Kodiak Deliveries Go To Americas
Daher Aircraft delivered 76 single turboprops last year
Aircraft
Dassault Reports 2025 Increase in Falcon Deliveries
New Falcon business jet orders also grew last year
Airports
Business Aircraft Now Banned from Eindhoven Airport
Based aircraft have relocated to other Dutch airports
Security
Flight School Makes Statement on Montpellier Arson Attack
Training organization lost three Diamond DA42 aircraft in May 20 incident
Regulations and Government
Dutch Charter Tax Poses New Threat to Business Aviation
European business aviation group lays out lobbying priorities for 2026
Aircraft
Eve Makes First Flight With eVTOL Aircraft Prototype
The Embraer-owned start-up aims to bring the four-seater to market in 2027
Aircraft
Dates for EBACE 2026 Business Aviation Show Move to June
Show organizer has pushed back the timing of the annual event by a week
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ExecuJet Completes First Starlink Install on Falcon 8X
ExecuJet MRO Services’ Belgium facility completed the work
Maintenance and Modifications
Multiple Business Jet Checks and Repairs Keep AMAC Busy
Engineers have worked on Dassault, Gulfstream, and Bombardier aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Archer Aviation Establishes UK Aerospace Engineering Hub
U.S. company has recruited Vertical Aerospace’s engineering director
Aircraft
Dassault Appears Poised To Start Falcon 10X Flight Testing
A published image of a 10X prototype in Bordeaux appears to show ground tests underway
Aircraft
UrbanLink Preorders MD Aircraft’s eViator Electric Commuter
Letter of agreement covers 20 of the nine-seat aircraft
Aircraft
Bristow Prepares To Launch UK eVTOL Air Taxi Network
Announcement coincides with Vertical’s new aircraft unveiling
Aircraft
Vertical Unveils Redesigned Valo eVTOL Aircraft in London
Updated Valo model features design changes from the VX4 prototype
Airports
Biggin Hill Airport Completes Runway Improvement Works
Eight-figure investment intended to make bizjet arrivals easier to plan
Aircraft
Beyond Aero Releases Plans for Hydrogen Bizjet Factory
Start-up is considering production sites and other parts of Europe
Aircraft
Boeing Absorbs Spirit with Airbus Taking Some Parts
Aerostructures and components group has been split between rival airframers
Aircraft
Jekta Prepares to Fly Second Sub-Scale Electric Seaplane
Swiss start-up has published a photo of its latest 1:9 scale demonstrator
Engines
Beta's Electric Motors Will Power Eve's eVTOL Aircraft
Eve has been evaluating the manufacturer's electric pusher propellers for several months
