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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The Revolution.Aero conference will once again draw advanced air mobility (AAM) pioneers from around the globe when it reconvenes in London next week. The June 18-19 event is expected to attract almost 200 professionals from across the sector, including eVTOL aircraft developers, independent analysts, prospective customers and operators, and decision makers from the financial sector.
<a href="https://www.revolution.aero/event/london-2024/">Revolution.Aero London 2024</a> falls in the middle of a year that should be the last before significant commercial eVTOL operations commence in markets as far afield as Los Angeles and Dubai. Among the electric aircraft manufacturers providing updates will be Archer, Beta Technologies, Vertical Aerospace, Odys Aviation, Airbus, Heart Aerospace, Supernal, Eviation, Electra, Faradair, and Jekta.
For what will perhaps be a more objective assessment of prospects in this notoriously hyped part of the aviation industry, Revolution.Aero delegates will hear from consultancies including Alton Aviation, SMG, EA Maven, Cirium, and Lufthansa Innovation Hub.
The roster also includes speakers from investment groups including Longspur Capital, DiamondStream, and MUFG Bank, as well as leasing companies LCI and Monte. Influential business jet salesman Steve Varsano will provide his assessment of aircraft values and other factors impacting transactions.
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