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
Avionics
EASA Clears ProLine Fusion Avionics for Citation CJs
European-registered aircraft can now be fitted with the Collins avionics suite
Cabin Interior and Electronics
LHT Scales Nice Cabin Tech for Aircraft, Including eVTOLs
New version of cabin management and IFE platform will be available in 2025
Security
Airspace Risks Are Part of Permacrisis Threat to Aviation Safety
World Overflight Risk Conference will convene in Warsaw in July
Training and Workforce
How Talking to an Aviation Industry Peer Could Avert Mental Health Crises
MedAire and OdiliaClark have joined forces to make counseling available
Regulations and Government
EASA and FAA To Address eVTOL Certification at Safety Conference
Questions remain as to whether EASA will validate the FAA's performance-based approach
Charter & Fractional
Early Bizav AI Use Cases Could Free Up Human Bandwidth
MySky and Web Manuals are tapping artificial intelligence for their software platforms
Aircraft
VoltAero Displays Cassio 330 Mockup with Partner Sky2Share
The French company aims to start flying the Cassio prototype by the end of 2024
Regulations and Government
European Business Aviation Navigates Political Minefield
EBAA's new leader Holger Krahmer calls for industry to be more vocal and transparent
Engines
Hydroplane Demonstrates Integrated Fuel Cell Powerplant
The California startup has released video of its Protium aircraft
Environment
Software Aims To Make Carbon Reduction Transparent and Manageable
Azzera is expanding its Celeste platform to provide more complete support for business aviation
Regulations and Government
UK Bizav Frustrated by Brexit Barriers as Election Approaches
Obstacles to flight crew licensing and approvals for maintenance providers pose big problems
Aircraft
Lilium Reveals eVTOL to Business Aviation Launch Market
The German manufacturer brought a full-scale model of the Lilium Jet to EBACE
Regulations and Government
EBAA Cheers Polish Court Ruling on Pax Name Enforcement
Poland's Border Guard has been incorrectly imposing fines on airlines and private operators
Airports
Biggin Hill Creates Thriving Niche as London Bizav Hotspot
It is 30 years since entrepreneur Andrew Walters took control of the UK airport
Training and Workforce
Loft Dynamics Prepares eVTOL Flight Simulator With Dufour
Dufour prepares to start flight testing with smaller Aero2 utility drone
Fuel
SAF Inventory Management Tool Added to Celeste Platform
The software can handle multiple carbon compliance jurisdictions
FBOs
UK Bizav Group Protests Big Increase in Border Fees
The government wants to charge FBOs 94% more for hourly border services
Aircraft
Eve and Joby Sign eVTOL Aircraft Agreements in Saudi Arabia
Mukamalah Aviation plans to add Joby's eVTOL aircraft to its fleet
Maintenance and Modifications
Completions and Refurb Specialists Maximize Aircraft Values
Companies meet customer needs despite rising costs and supply chain challenges
Accidents
Iran Confirms Helicopter Crash Killed Its President
The Bell 212 was part of a convoy of three
Fuel
GOLIAT Project Will Prepare for Liquid Hydrogen Operations at Airports
Airbus is leading the EU-funded project with nine other partners
Airports
London Slot Restrictions Limit Bizav Night Flights
The removal of ad hoc slots starts on the day the UK capital hosts the Champions League soccer final
Aircraft
Heart Sets Up U.S. R&D Hub for ES-30 Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner
The Swedish company recruited a chief technology officer to run its Los Angeles operation
Aircraft
Lilium Builds Certification Test Facility for eVTOL Aircraft
The facility has been jointly developed by the German company with Segula Technologies
Engines
Airbus Prepares To Start Testing Hydrogen APU on A330 Airliner
Auxiliary power units support non-propulsive electrical power needs of aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
German Officials Start Due Diligence For Lilium's Loan Guarantees
New funding of at least €100 million may soon be released for the eVTOL aircraft manufacturer
Engines
U.S. Government Backs Piasecki's Hydrogen VTOL Aircraft Study
The Department of Energy is funding further research for urban air taxi missions
Regulations and Government
EASA To Hold Business Aviation Workshop in January
The two-day event will be at the European air safety agency's headquarters in Cologne, Germany
Fuel
Oxford Airport Begins Selling SAF, To Open Synthetic Fuel Plant
London-area airport is stepping up efforts to decarbonize business aviation
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
France May Provide Funds for Lilium eVTOL Aircraft Production Line
The German company is in negotiations with French officials over subsidies and loan guarantees
