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.

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NBAA has announced further exhibitors participating in the Emerging Technology Pavilion at NBAA-BACE 2026, which will be held next week in Las Vegas. This cluster of exhibitors will showcase progress in advanced air mobility, including electric propulsion technology, the industry group confirmed on Wednesday.
Among the companies occupying the Emerging Technology Pavilion will be French start-up Beyond Aero, which is developing an eight-passenger hydrogen-electric business jet called the BYA-1. The company has <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-09-01/beyond-aero-and-french-airports-prepare-h2-flights">recently unveiled</a> some design changes for an aircraft expected to have a range of 800 nm when it enters service in the early 2030s.
DTA Aircraft is displaying a full-scale, flying example of its two-seat hybrid-electric VTOL, featuring retractable booms so that it can be moved on a trailer for storage. The company said it has already logged more than 200 flight-test hours on the prototype.
Regent Craft will promote its <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-09-02/regent-flies-electric-seaglider-crew-first-time">all-electric Seaglider</a> at the business aviation show. The Rhode Island-based start-up is developing versions of the vessel for passenger-carrying missions, as well as for cargo and military applications.&nbsp;
“NBAA is thrilled to have with us companies that are paving the way to a new chapter of on-demand aviation that will usher in an era defined by faster, safer, and more sustainable transportation,” said NBAA interim COO Dan Hubbard.

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