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

Fuel

Titan Puts Fuel Supply Continuity and Transparency First

Company says independence and putting customers and partners first is key to success
Robbie, Buddy and Miller Stallings of Titan Aviation
Airlines

German Airline Plans To Operate Hydrogen-electric Beech 1900s

Evia Aero plans to operate scheduled services in several parts of Europe
Stralis Aircraft Beech 1900D-HE
FBOs

Gama Invests across Business Aviation Service Portfolio

New FBOs support expansion in aircraft operations, maintenance, and technology
Gama Aviation
Engines

XTI and VerdeGo Work on Hybrid-electric Propulsion Options

VH4-T propulsion system could be applied to TriFan 600 VTOL and possible uncrewed aircraft
XTI Aerospace TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics

In London, Gulfstream Clients Get Closer to Design Process

High-net-worth individuals from around the world spend time in the UK capital
Gulfstream London Sales and Design Center
Aircraft

Boeing Leadership Shuffle Means New CEO for eVTOL Developer Wisk

Engineering v-p Sebastien Vigneron has taken over from Brian Yutko
Wisk CEO Brian Yutko
Engines

Cargo Operator Plans To Fly Hydrogen-powered Caravan Aircraft

Single turboprop aircraft will be leased from asset management group Monte
RVL Aviation ZeroAvia Cessna Caravan aircraft
Engines

Vertical Confirms Plans for Longer-range Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft

New version of VX4 aircraft will fly 1,000 miles with a 1,100-kg payload
Vertical Aerospace hybrid-electric propulsion system
Maintenance and Modifications

Japan Approves ExecuJet MRO for Falcon 2000EX Work

Authorization means Malaysian company is now approved by 16 national aviation regulators
Ivan Lim, ExecuJet MRO Services' vice president for Asia
Aircraft

Honeywell Expands Role with Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft

U.S. technology group will now provide inceptor controllers for pilots
Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
Security

Airspace Warnings Issued as India-Pakistan Conflict Rises

Security experts warn of dangers of civil aircraft shootdowns
Osprey Flight Solutions airspace warning
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Forum Considers the State of the Industry

The Air Charter Association is running its annual forum event as part of the EBACE show
The Air Charter Forum at Biggin Hill in September 2024
Engines

Wright Prepares To Expand Electric Propulsion System Tests

Thrust test stand has been manufactured and is being installed in New York
Wright Electric test stand
Fuel

Argus Charts Sustainable Aviation Fuel Usage Worldwide

The most ambitious mandated targets for SAF usage are in the European Union
Neste sustainable aviation fuel
Fuel

Helicopter SAF Trials Show Reduced Soot Emissions

Emergency medical operator ADAC partnered with aerospace research group DLR
Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Charter & Fractional

Bestfly Quits African Business Aviation Association

Association’s board said it is investigating allegations made by its former chairperson
Alcinda Pereira and Nuno Pereira
Charter & Fractional

Equinox Charter Clients Offset Carbon with Reward Credits

Private flight customers can still use Beyond Balance credits for travel benefits
Equinox Charter Beyond Balance rewards card
Engines

Diamond Aircraft Leads Hydrogen-electric Hybrid Propulsion Project

Meanwhile, eVTOL aircraft developer Volocopter is being integrated by new owner Diamond
Hydrogen-based Twin-engine Electrification and Digitalization Testbed
Environment

Airports , FBOs Tap Solar Power in Decarbonization Plans

FBOs in the UK, South Africa, and the U.S. are all now partly powered by solar energy
Solivus solar power panels at Farnborough Airport
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Reports Progress in Challenging Market Conditions

Private lift group’s CEO acknowledges U.S. trade policy has prompted dip in market sentiment
Wheels Up Embraer Phenom 300
Airports

Bizav Avoids the Worst of Power Cuts in Spain and Portugal

Airport disruption appears to have been more serious in Portugal than Spain
ExecuJet FBO in Spain
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Piasecki Acquires Kaman's Kargo UAV Program

U.S. company says it will accelerate development of the 1,400-pound payload vehicle
Kaman Kargo UAV
Safety

Joby Logs eVTOL Aircraft Transition Flights with Pilots Onboard

Test flights include full transition from vertical to horizontal cruise flight and back again
Joby pilot on board transition test flight with eVTOL aircraft
Operations

EBACE 2025 Show Will Open with New Welcome Celebration

Organizer EBAA is making several changes to the format of the business aviation trade show
EBACE show
Aircraft

Cormorant Prepares to Start Testing Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator

Dutch start-up aims to bring regional airliner to market in 2030
Cormorant aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Phenix Jet Reports First Temporary Registration in Asia

Process was completed at Singapore's Seletar Airport in five days
Singapore Seletar Airport
Airlines

United Commits to JetZero's Blended-wing-body Airliner

Carrier could buy up to 200 of the 250-seat Z4 airliner
United Airlines JetZero Z4 airliner
Accidents

Ski Resort Accident Crew Had Limited Mountain Experience

A PC-12 collided with the threshold slope at Courchevel Airport in the French Alps
Pilatus PC-12 aircraft at Courchevel Airport
Charter & Fractional

Charter Operator Signs for More Atea Hybrid Electric VTOL Aircraft

Philippines-based company signed a letter of intent with France’s Ascendance
Ascendance Atea aircraft
Aircraft

Supernal Confirms First Flight of eVTOL Tech Demonstrator

A preliminary full-scale example of the planned S-A2 model achieved its first tethered flight on March 1
Supernal S-A2 eVTOL mockup