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
Archer and Joby Build Momentum in Last Stretch to eVTOL Service Entry
U.S. advanced air mobility frontrunners announce second-quarter results
Regulations and Government
New EU Passenger Screening Requirements Start October 6
Flight support group Universal Weather and Aviation is advising aircraft operators to register now
Aircraft
Lilium Survey Claims Public Support for Electric Aircraft
Public awareness remains marginal in the U.S., Germany, UK, and France
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Cuts Losses and Smoothes Operations in 2Q
Private flight provider says profitability can be achieved by the end of 2024
Aircraft
Volocopter Flies eVTOL Aircraft Validation Mission in Paris
Flights from Saint-Cyr-l’École airfield will help develop air taxi routes in the French capital
Engines
U.S. Air Force Backs Wright's Work On Rechargeable Thermal Batteries
New batteries could be used for multi-role military uncrewed air vehicles
Regulations and Government
Joby Seeks Australian Type Certification for eVTOL Aircraft
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has a bilateral agreement with the FAA
Training and Workforce
First Challenger 350 Simulator Approved in Mainland Europe
Axis Flight Simulation installed the Level D simulator at Aviation Academy Austria in Vienna
Charter & Fractional
Southern Star Buys Funian Aviation from Metrojet Haite
The Shenzhen, China-based operator offers aircraft management and private charter flights
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Battery Group CATL Invests in AutoFlight's eVTOL Aircraft Plans
The Chinese companies will work together to develop batteries supporting longer range and higher payloads for aircraft
Training and Workforce
Blog: My Hollywood Moment as Maverick in the Flight Sim
Aerial coordinator demonstrated how flying sequences in movies get filmed safely
Environment
Air New Zealand Keeps Electric Aircraft Plans Despite Net-zero Target Stall
The carrier has scrapped its 2030 target for reducing carbon dioxide emissions
Engines
Moya Switches to Hybrid-Electric Propulsion For Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
The vehicle is intended for applications such as cargo deliveries and crop spraying
Rotorcraft
Helicopters Contribute To Strong Growth at Leonardo
Orders, revenues, and earnings grew during the first six months of 2024
Airlines
Ecojet Plans To Operate Arc Aerosystems' Linx P9 Hybrid Helicopter
UK green start-up airline wants to operate domestic services with zero carbon emissions
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
New Liability Insurance Option for Aviation Contractors
Insurance underwriter Worldlink Specialty and Oneglobal Broking introduced the new AeroPro liability insurance product
Aircraft
Electric Aircraft Developer Aura Aero Opens Florida Base
The aeronautical university's research park will eventually be used for manufacturing the Integral aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
Piper Aircraft Extends Boeing's Role as Parts Supplier
Boeing Distribution, which formerly traded as Aviall, has run Piper's parts distribution network since 2010
Aircraft
Gama Buys King Airs for Scottish Air Ambulance Service
Three modified King Air 350Cs will have a cargo door for boarding patients
Aircraft
Vertical's Second VX4 eVTOL Prototype Begins Flight Tests
The full-scale aircraft is the second prototype built by the company, and features new technology
Environment
Dovetail to Supply Battery Packs for Crisalion's eVTOL Aircraft
Both companies have operations in Spain, with Dovetail also based in Australia
Airports
Dubai Clears Air Chateau To Develop Vertiports
The company already operates a heliport at Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport
ATC
Demo Shows How Ground Control Stations Could Support eVTOL Flights
Honeywell and Frequentis conducted the flights in Austria during June
Engines
H3 Dynamics Will Provide Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Lyte VTOL Aircraft
The companies will also work to install hydrogen electrolyzers at airports to produce the fuel
Engines
GKN Develops Electric Aircraft Wiring With Vaeridion and H55
Vaeridion is developing a nine-passenger "Microliner" to connect smaller cities
Aircraft
Electra's eSTOL Aircraft Will Use Honeywell Flight Controls and Actuators
Honeywell Ventures has made an undisclosed investment in the U.S. start-up
Engines
Tough Challenges Call For Bold Technology Advances
Whether its for airliners or fighters, companies are making big investments in R&D
Security
Conflict Lessons Drive Real-time Defense Tech Upgrades at Rafael
The Israeli company's air defense systems have saved lives in the current conflict
Environment
GKN Ups Commitment to Airbus' Sustainable Wing Project
SusWingS is aiming to develop a new generation, greener aircraft wing
Training and Workforce
Siemens Helps BAE Modernize Engineering and Manufacturing
The partners will work around BAE's FalconWorks research and development center
