Charles Alcock
Managing Editor
Charles Alcock is a senior editor with AIN, 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 Manchester University in the northwest of England and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.
Latest from Charles Alcock
Engines
ZeroAvia Offers Hydrogen-electric Component Manufacturing
The company opened its manufacturing plant near Seattle this week
Engines
Wright Steps Up Ground Testing for 2.5MW Electric Motor
The company aims to convert 100-seat airliners and military aircraft to electric propulsion
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
German Politicians Stall eVTOL Loan Guarantee Approvals
Bavaria has blocked support for Volocopter and Lilium
Charter & Fractional
Abu Dhabi Backs eVTOL Air Taxi Services With Archer and Joby
Local operators Falcon Aviation and Air Chateau will fly the four-passenger Midnight vehicle
Aircraft
U.S. Navy Assesses Electra eSTOL Aircraft for Ship-based Operations
The Army and Air Force are also eyeing the hybrid-electric aircraft
Airlines
Wilbur Air Will Operate Electra's eSTOL Aircraft in Australia
The operator is a spinoff from AAM infrastructure group Skyportz
Aircraft
FutureFlight.aero Merges with AINonline.com News Platform
Platform provides comprehensive coverage of the advanced air mobility sector and more
Engines
Australian Start-up Dovetail Electric Aviation Wins State Funding
The company has relocated operations from New South Wales
Charter & Fractional
Charter Operators Commit to Buying Electron Air Taxi
The four-passenger aircraft is expected to enter service in 2028
Avionics
Merlin Accelerates Autonomous Flight Development with Simulator
The company's Certification System Bench means Merlin Pilot can be continuously tested
Maintenance and Modifications
Feam Aero Will Maintain ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Propulsion Systems
U.S.-based maintenance provider has 52 bases worldwide
FBOs
Megacorp Expands and Modernizes Isle of Man FBO
Hangar space will double at Ronaldsway Airport's Private Jet Center
Training and Workforce
New AI Search Tool Scans Flight Manuals for Pilots
Amelia AI is the first in a planned series of artificial intelligence features
Aircraft
EHang Earns Production Certificate for Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
Approval was granted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China
Fuel
World Fuel Gets International Sustainability Approval
New certifications cover North America, Europe and Singapore
Aircraft
AutoFlight Delivers First Prosperity eVTOL and Certifies Freighter
China's air safety regulator issued a type certificate for the CarryAll aircraft in March 2022
Rotorcraft
Three Killed in Swiss Helicopter Ski Tourism Accident
Seven rescue rotorcraft were sent to the scene of the accident on Petit Combin mountain
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Atlas and Gogo Team To Bring Galileo Broadband to Europe
Partners are working on EASA STCs for Citation and Phenom aircraft
Regulations and Government
Web Manuals To Upgrade Document Searches with AI Functions
New AI search capability could be rolled out before the end of spring
Airports
Moonware Gets Funding for AI-based Ground Handling Software
Venture capital groups have provided $7 million in fresh capital
Avionics
Lilium Fits Garmin Standby Instruments in eVTOL Aircraft Cockpit
Manufacturer aims to start flight testing full-scale prototype by the end of 2024
Rotorcraft
Piasecki Steps Up Development of Hydrogen-powered PA-890 Helicopter
Legacy helicopter manufacturer aims to fly a prototype in 2028
Fuel
SAF Deliveries Set To Increase for UK Military Aircraft
UK Ministry of Defence orders a 40 percent blend of sustainable aviation fuel
Training and Workforce
CAE Says Extended Reality Is Key to MRO Technician Training
Training group and Xennial have published a new white paper
Engines
Rolls-Royce Starts Testing 320-kilowatt Electric Motor
No reported buyers for the aircraft engine maker's for sale electrical division
Charter & Fractional
Latvia's Foreign Minister Resigns over Charter Flights
Prosecutors are investigating alleged misuse of government funds
Engines
Lange To Help Lyte with Hybrid-hydrogen Powertrain for VTOL Aircraft
Lyte Aviation also aims to recruit Cranfield University PhD students to support the program
Environment
Funding Confirmed for Cranfield Hydrogen Integration Incubator
Aerospace university will be a hub for developing hydrogen propulsion for aviation
Avionics
Honeywell Makes Offer for Autonomous Tech Group Civitanavi
Proposed deal is part of the U.S. aerospace group's plan for the advanced air mobility sector
Security
Inspector Criticizes UK Private Aviation Security Checks
Former independent oversight official fired after releasing security screening data
