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
Rotorcraft
Nigerian Medical Group Buys Two Airbus H135 Helicopters
Rotorcraft are the first HEMS-equipped H135s in Africa
Airlines
AIN Appoints New Editor for Leeham News and Analysis
Appointment marks next chapter for respected commercial aviation news source
Aircraft
Toyota and Joby Start eVTOL Manufacturing Joint Venture
Toyota will be the majority owner of the production company
Charter & Fractional
World Cup Boosts Business Aviation Flights in Host Cities
Airports in cities such as Seattle and Mexico City saw higher than usual traffic levels
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Skyryse and Robinson Develop Uncrewed R66 Helicopter
The SkyOS autonomous operating system will be integrated with the single-engine rotorcraft
Accidents
PC-6 Crashes in France, Killing Pilot and 10 Skydivers
French BEA investigators are probing the June 28 accident
Accidents
Saudi Helicopter Accident Kills 14 Passengers and Crew
Flight took off from an oil terminal that had resumed operations two days earlier
Regulations and Government
GAMA Pushes for Industry Recognition in EC Strategy
Industry group submits policy white paper in response to EC call for evidence
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Taps Surf Air’s BrokerOS Charter Software
Operating platform uses Palantir’s artificial intelligence technology
Regulations and Government
Hong Kong Officials Start eVTOL Aircraft Flight Trials
Transport and safety agencies are exploring plans for China's low-altitude economy
Training and Workforce
Maintenance Apprentices Graduate from ExecuJet Program
Trainees have started full-time work in Kuala Lumpur facility
Sustainability and Environment
EU Court Overturns Bizav’s Sustainability Criteria Exclusion
European General Court says business aviation should be part of “green taxonomy”
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Refines the Art of Rapid Aircraft-on-ground Response
Planning and skilled personnel can reduce downtime for grounded jets
Airports
Farnborough Airport Appeals for Traffic Limit Changes
Business aviation gateway wants to increase weekend movements
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Acodyne Lands Funding for Electric Cargo Drone Family
Danish start-up aims to start flight testing before end of 2026
Aircraft
Dassault Falcon 10X Bizjet Makes First Test Flight
French manufacturer is targeting type certification for ultra-long-range model in 2027
Aircraft
Germany’s Aero Show Targets Further Bizav Growth in 2027
Friedrichshafen event claims it is now Europe’s biggest business aviation trade show
FBOs
PrivatPort Expands FBO Network and Opens Dubai Ops Center
Swissport is investing in its rebranded executive aviation support unit
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Honeywell Aerospace Cleared for June 29 Stock Spinoff
Honeywell board approved aerospace unit’s separate Nasdaq listing
Fuel
Air bp Marks Centennial of Aircraft Refueling Service
Energy group supported flight pioneers in the 1920s
Regulations and Government
EBAA Presses for European Aviation Policy Reboot
Business aviation group seeks reform of the emissions trading scheme
Training and Workforce
Safety Training Provider Seeks Input for New Approach
Courses will combine artificial intelligence with other teaching methods
Aircraft
Indonesia Approves AutoFlight’s Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
Southeast Asian state validated the aircraft’s Chinese type certificate
Aircraft
More Operators Sign for Vaeridion’s Electric Microliner
General Atomics plans to use Vaeridion’s batteries for its drones
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
TPE331 Engine Will Power Swarm Aero’s Large Military Drone
Swarm says it is now building production-ready uncrewed air system
Sustainability and Environment
Electric Aviation Innovators Call for Bizjet Taxes
Open letter to European Commission calls for more support and tax reform
Maintenance and Modifications
Web Manuals Rolls Out XML Document Management Tool
New software helps aircraft operators avoid reformatting documents
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
ERC Unveils Victor Hybrid-electric VTOL Cargo Drone
First prototype was unveiled at the ILA 2026 air show this week in Berlin
Charter & Fractional
Tickets Go on Sale for 2026 Air Charter Expo
September 8 show will feature new hospitality pavilion
Engines
GE Completes Hybrid-electric Powertrain Ground Tests
Engine maker says it is now preparing to start flight testing
