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
Aircraft
AAM Innovators Converge on Ohio for Industry Forum
The National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence will host the fifth annual event
Regulations and Government
More Exhibitors and Groups Book for EBAA Week Show
Bombardier, Dassault, and Textron have committed to the show in Brussels
Rotorcraft
Falcon Executive Cleared for Flights at Dubai Helipark
Facility at Al Maktoum International Airport will complement the group’s FBO
Sustainability and Environment
Composite Makers Prepare for Next Aerospace Challenge
New narrowbody airliners could see even greater use of composite materials
Aircraft
Dassault Confirms Two Falcon 10X Prototypes Now Flying
Aircraft serial number two made its first takeoff from Mérignac in France on September 24
Sustainability and Environment
Business Aviation Group Demands Emissions Policy Changes
EBAA says changes to Europe's emissions trading scheme are unfair
Operations
Jeppesen Launches Initial ForeFlight Airflow AI Agents
First use cases are for airlines, with business aviation and defense to follow
Charter & Fractional
ACJ Says Family Offices Drive Private Aviation Growth
96% of executives surveyed have increased private aircraft use over the past two years
Charter & Fractional
AIN Buys Air Charter, Frax Buyer’s Guide SherpaReport
Move will enhance AIN’s connection with air charter and fractional aircraft purchasers, brokers, and providers
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
French Flight Tax Hits Country’s Charter Operators Hard
Movements by French charter jets have dipped between 11% and 20%
Operations
More Details Released About EBAA Week Program
Three industry conferences converge in Brussels from November 16-18
Aircraft
Airbus Makes First A350F Freighter Test Flight
First of two test aircraft flew from Toulouse for just over four hours
Aircraft
South Korean Air Force Receives First KF-21 Fighter
Jet was first production example made by Korea Aerospace Industries
Avionics
Garmin Autoland Approved for Use on Pilatus PC-12 PRO
Safety Autoland system is standard equipment on the latest PC-12 model
Regulations and Government
China’s eVTOL Pioneers Crave Access to Western Markets
AAM consultant says U.S. and China players would benefit from partnership
Aircraft
Australia Boosts Capability With Trio of ISR Platforms
Fleet now includes MQ-4C Triton, MC-55A Peregrine and the P-8A Poseidon
Maintenance and Modifications
African Bizav Market Growth Lifts ExecuJet MRO Services
Dassault-owned group's Johannesburg facility supports multiple bizjet types
Accidents
Libyan Officials Investigate Latitude Runway Overrun
Three crew survived crash on empty leg charter trip from Istanbul
FBOs
Gama Starts Operating London FBO at RAF Northolt Base
The business aviation services group already has FBOs in Jersey, Sharjah, and Glasgow
Engines
Honeywell Integrates Hydrogen Propulsion Power Source
Project Newborn proceeds to ground demonstration tests
Security
Osprey Warns of Increased Security Risk and Fuel Prices
Attacks by Houthi forces in Saudi Arabia pose new threats
Maintenance and Modifications
Applying AI to Drill Into MROs’ Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Company says maintenance providers need a way to count the real cost of delivery delays
Training and Workforce
Farnborough Airport Recruits More Operations Trainees
London-area airport is starting its third training program
Rotorcraft
Nepal Relief Efforts Need More Support and Coordination
Local rotorcraft industry leader urges international partners to get involved in crisis
Aircraft
Atlas Will Build Electra’s EL9 Hybrid-electric Prototypes
Wichita-based aerospace manufacturing group has partnered with the U.S. start-up
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Lockheed Martin Will Build Four Vectis Drone Prototypes
The U.S. defense group displayed a UAS model at the Air & Space Forces Association conference
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Swarm Pitches Gamera for New U.S. Drone Requirements
U.S. Air Force is seeking a more affordable replacement for MQ-9A Reapers
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation Sues over Loss of Air Ambulance Contract
Northern Ireland-based 247 Aviation is set to take over air ambulance work
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet’s New Farnborough Terminal Could Spur Global Growth
New Europe facility includes training and operations centers
ATC
Bizav Traffic Impacted by UK Air Traffic Control Failure
Thousands of commercial airline flights were canceled on Tuesday and Wednesday
