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
Japanese Leasing Group Backs Archer’s Halo Utility Drone
Halo is the commercial version of the Thunder autonomous platform
Airlines
ATR Chases New Regional Markets for Twin Turboprops
Iran war and wider geopolitical pressure stall buying decisions
Aircraft
Electra and Beehive Boost Ohio’s Aerospace Footprint
The Buckeye State catches a charge and a buzz
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Zeiss Debuts New Approach to Cockpit and Cabin Displays
ProSight technology is being demonstrated at the Farnborough Airshow
Aircraft
Australia’s V-Star Commits for Horizon’s Cavorite X7 VTOL
Hybrid-electric aircraft can carry six people up to 432 nm
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Voyageur Orders Airbus Flexrotor for Canadian ISR
Uncrewed Airbus platform can fly 12-hour missions
Engines
IndiGo Orders 1,000 CFM Leap Engines for A320neos
Engine maker will help Indian carrier start its own MRO shop
Engines
GKN Expands Partnerships with Pratt & Whitney
Agreements cover PW1500/1900 turbofans and F-135 components
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Grows Managed Fleets in Asia and Europe
A mix of Gulfstream, Bombardier, Textron and Sikorsky aircraft have been added
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Archer and Anduril Join Hybrid Defense Drone Chase
Autonomous Thunder aircraft unveiled on first day of Farnborough airshow
Airlines
Gulf Air May Buy JetZero’s Blended-wing-body Z4
Japan Airlines also expresses interest at Farnborough Airshow
Aircraft
eVTOLs and Drones Dominate Farnborough Airshow Displays
Farnborough 2026 show is growing in many other ways
Regulations and Government
UK Industry Concerned by Policy Lag under New PM
UK’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham may not appear at airshow
Engines
CFM Certifies Leap 1B Engine Durability Kits
Engine maker boosts high pressure turbine and fuel nozzle reliability on 737s
Aircraft
Vertical Makes eVTOL Flight Debut at Farnborough Show
UK manufacturer confirms that Valo type certification is now expected in 2029
Aircraft
Do228 NXT Demonstrator Debuts at Farnborough Show
Vintage twin turboprop has modernized cabin and cockpit
Aircraft
States Set Politics Aside To Pitch Aerospace Appeal
More than 20 states are represented in the U.S. International Partnership Pavillon
Aircraft
Slower Growth Reshapes Airline Outlook on Capacity
McKinsey report says carriers may be fine with delivery delays
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Gyroscope on a Chip Offers GPS-denied Workaround
Tiny sensor package offered as alternative to large fiber-optic gyros
Engines
IPO Boosts Engine Castings Specialist Doncasters
250-year-old UK group is now listed on the New York Stock Exchange
Engines
Safran Tests Phileas Hybrid-electric Demonstrator
Work is aimed at powering future short- and medium-haul aircraft
Fuel
Hitachi and Eve Team to Provide eVTOL Charging
Partners will prioritize applications in Brazil and the U.S.markets
Rotorcraft
Greek Charter Provider Hoper Adds Airbus Rotorcraft
An AS355 and an H135 will give extra capacity for the summer season
Engines
Dreamliner Set to Fly As New Boeing ecoDemonstrator
Green aviation partnership is backed by Rolls-Royce and Lufthansa
Safety
Orbis Showcases Sight-saving Role at Farnborough Airshow
MD-11 airliner serves as a flying eye hospital
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Geopolitics Drives Technology Shift to Defense at GKN
European investment in sovereign capability targets new drones
Aircraft
Amentum Sharpens Focus on UK Defense Objectives
Engineering specialist supports UK sovereign capability and logistics
Engines
Safran Turbogenerator Will Power Electra Hybrid Aircraft
Electra recently received FAA G-1 issue paper defining certification path
Aircraft
Swapping Metal for Thermoplastics Speeds Prototyping
Greene Tweed says reworkable tooling cuts lead times in half
