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

Rising Wealth in India Drives Demand for Personal Air Mobility

Delhi-based operator is exploring options to modernize its fleet
JetSetGo Hawker aircraft
Charter & Fractional

Dubai Helicopter Operator and SkyDrive Plan eVTOL Tourist Flights

Rotorcraft service group says it may buy up to 50 of the three-seat SD-05 vehicle
SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL aircraft in Dubai
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Rising Bizjet Deliveries Boost Embraer’s 2024 Results

Brazilian group delivered 130 Phenom and Praetor jets last year
Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft
Engines

FAA Approves GTF Advantage Engine For A320neo Airliners

Manufacturer says new geared turbofan delivers higher thrust and lower fuel burn
Airbus A320neo aircraft
Aircraft

Phenom 300 Claims Another GAMA Best Seller Title

Brazilian manufacturer hailed multi-year success in latest GAMA aircraft delivery data
Embraer Phenom 300 light jet
Regulations and Government

Technology Tackles Supply Chain Import/Export Compliance Headaches

Tariffs and sanctions mean aerospace companies have to be transparent
Airbus final assembly line in Alabama
Aircraft

European Bizav Seeks Boost from Aero Friedrichshafen Show

April 9 to 12 event in southern Germany features an enlarged enclave for business aviation
Aero Friedrichshafen show
Environment

Azzera Adds ReFuelEU Tool to Sustainability Platform

Module helps operators to comply with demanding European Union carbon requirements
Azzera's Celeste aviation sustainability platform
Maintenance and Modifications

Oriens Marks Anniversary by Growing Managed Fleet

Business aviation services group also provides maintenance and aircraft sales support
Oriens Aviation at London Biggin Hill Airport
Engines

Draco Selects PT6A-135A Engine To Power Short Takeoff Wilga Upgrade

Polish start-up is breathing new life into the out-of-production PZL 104 aircraft
Mike Patey flying his modification of the PZL-104 Wilga aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Replaces Challenger 604 Gearbox in South Africa

Work was required under a service bulletin issued by engine manufacturer GE Aerospace
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa in Johannesburg
Environment

Regional Airline and Thales Reduce Contrail Emissions

Altitude changes have reduced climate impact by at least 40%
Amelia Embraer ERJ145 regional airliner
Environment

Airfoils Generate Electricity from Jet Thrust at Airports

Energy Capturing Pods are installed close to engine ground run locations
JetWind Power Corporation’s Energy Capturing Pods
Environment

Air Mobility Center of Excellence To Host Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race

Race will be held in October at Ohio’s Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
National Air Mobility Center of Excellence
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Lilium Closes eVTOL Business As New Investment Falls Through

Group of investors fail to complete takeover of German company assets
Lilium Jet at EBACE 2024 show
Airports

Operators Warned over Summer Restrictions in Athens

Parking times will be reduced and slot delays of at least an hour should be expected
Regulations and Government

China's Low-Altitude Economy Builds Path for eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Front-runners like EHang are starting with sightseeing and logistics flights
Charter & Fractional

Aircraft Owners Risk UK Bans for Flying Illegal Charters

Celebrity charter flight was deliberately filed as a private operation
Aircraft

Airbus Pushes For Increased Airliner Deliveries in 2025

Helicopter deliveries and orders were among the highlights of aerospace group's 2024 results
Airbus A321XLR for Iberia
Aircraft

EBAA Releases EBACE Conference Details for Geneva Show

Three stages will include live discussions about aircraft operations, innovation, and business aviation news
EBACE 2024 conference
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Pilatus Boosts Revenues, Responds to Supply-chain Issues

Swiss manufacturer delivered 153 aircraft in 2024, including PC-12s and PC-24s
Pilatus PC-24 aircraft
Engines

ZeroAvia To Deliver Electric Propulsion for Jetcruzer 500E

Hydrogen-electric six-seater aircraft is targeted for 2028 service entry
Jetcruzer International 500E model
Charter & Fractional

French Helicopter Operator Signs For Volocopter's VoloCity eVTOL

Sales agreement signed as German manufacturer seeks funding to avoid insolvency
Volocopter eVTOL aircraft in Paris
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Eviation ‘Pauses‘ Alice Electric Aircraft While Seeking New Funds

30 staff at the Washington-based company were laid off last week
Eviation CEO Andre Stein with Alice technology demonstrator
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Expands Asia Pac MRO Support at Melbourne Base

Enlarged and modernized Australian maintenance facility is set to open in early 2026
Textron Aviation service center at Melbourne Essendon Fields Airport
Airports

Collins Seeks Collaboration on Materials, Airport Ops and Navigation

Applications for Powered by Collins program close on May 16
Collins’ RapidEdge Mission System for Uncrewed Launched Effects air vehicles
Fuel

Ammonia Proposed as Fuel Source for Airport and Aircraft Power

Catalsys says on-site fuel production could more efficiently support electric power distribution
Airport ground operations
Aircraft

Wuhan Company Orders AutoFlight's CarryAll and Prosperity eVTOLs

Sales agreement covers a dozen CarryAll and Prosperity aircraft
AutoFlight CarryAll firefighting eVTOL aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Archer Raises Capital To Exploit Military Demand for VTOL Aircraft

Meanwhile, ‘technical delays’ raise questions over efforts to relaunch Lilium’s eVTOL progradm
Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft with U.S. Air Force
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Charter Flights Face Punitive Passenger Taxes in France

Rates applying from March 1 are up to 300% higher than previous passenger taxes
Business aircraft at Paris Le Bourget Airport