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
Charter & Fractional
StackAero: Charter Challenges, Opportunities Prompt Digitization
StackAero helps brokers and operators respond to market shifts
Operations
UAS Launches GTMx Mobile-first Trip Planning Platform
Trip support group says GTMx will eliminate inefficient communications to save time
Sustainability and Environment
Singapore Delays SAF Levy Due to Jet-A Price Spike
Passenger levy had been due to start for flights booked from April 1
Training and Workforce
AI Deployment Aims To Maximize Flight Training Debriefs
Navi AI is now working with leading U.S. flight training organizations
Aircraft
Diamond Unveils DA62 Special Missions Upgrade Plans
Plans included improved aerodynamics and more sensors
Charter & Fractional
Bizav and Air Transport Brace for Gulf War Impact
Analyst warns of potential for global demand destruction for airlines
Sustainability and Environment
European Airlines Demand Changes to ReFuelEU Rules
Report highlights lack of transparency and consistency in SAF requirements
Airlines
Scotland’s Loganair Trials Beta’s Alia Electric Aircraft
Initial test flights involve mail deliveries to remote communities
Sustainability and Environment
Honeywell and Boeing Seek Improved Contrail Assessments
Partners aim to integrate more effective sensors on aircraft to measure contrail formation
Regulations and Government
Harmony Jets Denies Reports It Has Ceased Operations
Malta-based charter and MRO group said it is cooperating with authorities
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation Acquires Charter Broker Hunt & Palmer
The acquisition for an undisclosed amount will close this week
Aircraft
Engines Change, Weight Increases for Hydrogen Business Airplane
Pusher propfans have replaced ducted fans in BYA-1’s preliminary design review
Engines
Collins Reports Progress with Hybrid-electric Propulsion Work
HECATE and SWITCH research and development is focused on new airliners
Avionics
Merlin IPO Raises $200 Million for Autonomous Flight Goals
U.S. start-up aims to convert civil and military aircraft to uncrewed operations
Aircraft
Lighter Sky Light Tires for Falcon 10X Should Last Longer
Latest Air X tires use new materials that are stronger and lighter
Maintenance and Modifications
AeroSource and ZenithJet Team To Support Aircraft Buyers
Partners want to be involved in private aircraft transactions across the Asia-Pacific region
Aircraft
Regent Resumes Trial Operations with Electric Seagliders
Wing-in-ground effect vessels operate around 30 feet above water
Charter & Fractional
Guardian Jet Owners Launch Capstone To Refresh Charter Market
Capstone Jet Charter will curate flights from select database of operators
Charter & Fractional
Charter Broker Lets Pets Fly Solo in Bizjet Cabins
Company says new option avoids pets being caged in cargo holds
Operations
WingX Reports Some Bizav Stablization From Iran War
Business aircraft flights proportionately less impacted than airline traffic
Airlines
Surf Air Orders Electric Alia for Hawaii Routes
Initial flights will be for cargo services operated by Mokulele Airlines
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero-Dienst Vienna Station Marks 20 Years of MRO Support
Austrian MRO base is part of a network that also includes Germany and Florida
Regulations and Government
Archer Countersuit Targets Joby’s eVTOL Supply Chain
Filing alleges mislabeled imports and Chinese Communist Party ties
Aircraft
Dassault Chases Bizjet Market Pinnacle with Falcon 10X
First of four 10X prototypes rolled out in Bordeaux on Tuesday
Aircraft
IBA Forecasts More Business Jet Delivery Growth in 2026
Some supply chain easing, but production and completions constraints could persist
Regulations and Government
Japan Approves Certification Plan for SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL
The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau still needs to approve the means of compliance
Engines
Hartzell Opens Propeller Innovation Center In Ohio
JobsOhio backs company's investment with $2 million grant
Charter & Fractional
Private Jets Drive Air Charter Service Revenue Growth
The company also increased bookings for helicopters and group charter flights
Aircraft
Advanced Air Mobility Edges Toward Commercial Launch
eVTOL vehicles may yet replace helicopters in some use cases
Rotorcraft
Eve Gives Helicopter Crowd a Glimpse of an eVTOL Future
Mockup of the four-passenger Eve-100 vehicle is appearing at Verticon
