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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Drone Operator Areion Confirms Aero2 VTOL Order with Dufour Aerospace
Areion is the new name for Spright, which was formerly part of helicopter operator Air Methods
Charter & Fractional
KlasJet Set To Boost All-Boeing Private Charter Fleet
VIP-configured BBJ2 narrowbody aircraft is due to join the fleet in early 2025
Aircraft
Lift, Near Earth Develop Casualty Evac Pod for U.S. Army
Modular payload container could be integrated with multiple air and ground vehicles
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Toyota Agrees to $500M Investment in Joby's eVTOL Aircraft
Cash for common stock payment will be made in two tranches later this year and in 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Completes Pair of BBJs in Just 10 Months
Extensive interior work was conducted at the company's facility in Basel, Switzerland
Aircraft
Lilium Achieves Power On with First Full-scale eVTOL Aircraft
The MSN 1 airframe will be used as a ground testbed ahead of flight testing
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Beta Unveils Design for Five-passenger Electric Aircraft
Passenger-carrying versions are expected to enter service in 2026
Security
Operators Warned To Avoid Airspace in Israel and Lebanon
Escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah increases safety risk
Aircraft
NOAA Selects C-130Js as Next-generation Hurricane Hunters
U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration wants to increase storm forecast accuracy
Aircraft
MD Aircraft Steps Up Work on Nine-Seat MDA1 Electric Airplane
German company is building an iron bird test rig to start ground testing
Fuel
CleanJoule Seeks To Clear ASTM Bar for 100% Drop-in SAF
CycloSAF process is based on isolating cycloalkane hydrogen molecules
Charter & Fractional
Bayern München Soccer Team Signs FAI for Charter Flights
German operator also has a partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 racing team
Aircraft
Electra Set To Reveal Ultra Short Operations Hybrid-electric Aircraft
Former Boeing executive Marc Allen is now leading the Virginia-based company
Airlines
Nordic Seaplanes Signs for Elfly's Noemi Electric Amphibious Aircraft
Danish charter and scheduled operator could buy up to 15 of the electric seaplanes
Aircraft
RAF Wedgetail AEW&C Aircraft Start Test Flights in the UK
Airborne early warning and control platform is based on Boeing's 737NG airliner
Engines
Sora and Bath University Start Battery Tests for S-1 eVTOL 'Bus'
All-electric aircraft is expected to enter service with airport shuttle flights
Airlines
Fiji Airways Plans To Connect Pacific Islands with Laila VTOL
Odys' blown-wing design is being developed for both uncrewed freighter and piloted airliner roles
Environment
Climate Action Group Calls for Taxes on Private Jets
Demands come as new UK government prepares to announce budget in October
Engines
Qdot Choses H3's Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Uncrewed VTOL Aircraft
Oxford University spinoff says propulsion technology could support eVTOL aircraft and business jets
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Vertical Splits Stock as eVTOL Aircraft Developer Seeks New Investment
UK eVTOL aircraft developer reports financial results for first half of 2024
Avionics
U.S. Air Force Steps Up Backing for Autonomous Flight Technology
Reliable Robotics wins contract and new funding as rival Merlin steps up flight testing
Charter & Fractional
VOO Makes Empty Legs Visible in Charter Booking Platform
Operators can offer brokers prices to book aircraft set to fly empty
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Boeing Pays Embraer $150M To Settle Buyout Dispute
Settlement payment confirmed in Securities and Exchange Commission filing
Aircraft
Lower Costs, Political Momentum Favor Chinese Advanced Air Mobility
Beijing-based consultant Louis Liu of DAP Technologies provides overview of China's eVTOL prospects
Aircraft
Heart Rolls Out Technology Demonstrator for Hybrid-electric Airliner
Full-scale demonstrator is now in ground trials and is expected to fly in the second quarter of 2025
Charter & Fractional
DC Aviation Orders First G400 for Charter in Europe
Large-cabin twinjet will join the German operator's management and charter fleet
Aircraft
Vertical Completes First Phase of VX4 eVTOL Flight Testing
Next phase will include thrustborne piloted flights at the UK's Cotswold Airport
Aircraft
Embraer Explores Options for Indian Supply Chain
Efforts focus on bid to supply KC-390 Millenium tanker/transport aircraft to Indian Air Force
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC To Expand Turkish MRO at Bodrum Airport
Enlarged hangars, offices, workshop, and apron should be operational in 2026
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Industry Faces Struggle To Close Skills Gap
Industry leader says companies face struggle to recruit new generation
