Charlotte Bailey
News Reporter
Charlotte Bailey joined AIN’s editorial team in 2025 as a news reporter covering multiple topics including business aviation, new technology and the defense sector. She is also a frequent presenter in AIN’s video news reports.
UK-based Charlotte has a strong interest in vintage military jets and in 2023 published a book about the de Havilland Vampire, as well as serving as a consultant on the topic for TV and movie projects. She is keen to expand her flying experience and enjoys hands-on assignments worldwide. In 2024, Charlotte was honored as Best New Journalist in the Aerospace Media Awards. Early in her career, Charlotte was involved in manufacturing customized hot air balloons.
Latest from Charlotte Bailey
ATC
Verti-Go Initiative to Lead European Airspace Update
Honeywell-led consortium to consider advanced air mobility integration
Aircraft
Eve 100 Demonstrator Makes Partial Transition Flight
Embraer spin-off estimates engineering prototype is around 30 flights away from full-speed
Aircraft
Colombia 13th Nation To Select KC-390 Millennium
Two-unit contract represents first Latin American order beyond Brazil
Aircraft
Noemi Details Firefighting Role For Amphibious Aircraft
Manoeuvrable multi-mission concept could carry up to four tons of water
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Eyes Canadian Defense Modification Site
Additional AEW&C conversion facility follows strong worldwide interest in GlobalEye
Aircraft
Leonardo CEO Eyes Expedited GCAP Entry Into Service
Accelerated timeline would likely impact initial air combat capabilities
Sustainability and Environment
Project SEAN Trials Electric Flights For Scotland
Government-funded consortium to aims to connect remote communities
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Air Force Extends Collaborative Combat Aircraft Trials
Anduril’s semi-autonomous YFQ-44A Fury evaluated in Nevada sorties
Operations
France Deploys First Firefighting A400M Aircraft
Modified military airlifter rushed in to help contain wildfires
Rotorcraft
Toray Will Make Composite Airframes For Sora eVTOL
Supplier agreement aims to accelerate development of Sora S-1 eVTOL
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
GKN Confirms Manufacturing Role For BAE's Brontanax Drone
Composite specialist is manufacturing wings and control surfaces for the prototype
Aircraft
IAI Unveils ‘Ellyon’ ISTAR Platform
Bizjet-based anti-jamming and intelligence-gathering capability revealed
Maintenance and Modifications
San Marino Approves DC Aviation for Bizjet Maintenance
CAR-145 approval from popular offshore register supports regional growth strategy
Rotorcraft
Fundamental Advisors Acquires BlueSky Helicopters
Additional five aircraft bring asset manager’s helicopter fleet to 24
Aircraft
Saab Scores $1B GlobalEye Order from Middle East
Undisclosed nation to receive two AEW&C aircraft in 2030
Aircraft
Dassault Ponders Post-FCAS Future French Fighter
Concept demonstrator could fly in 2031 as collaboration questions remain
Aircraft
Canada Joins GCAP Fighter Program as First Observer Nation
Fourth member of international program will gain ‘privileged’ access
Engines
Sikorsky and Safran Pledge Increased Collaboration
Proposal promises accelerated engine innovation
Security
Canada Targets Increased Domestic Defense Production
Saab offers Gripen with future fighter choice still to be decided
Aircraft
Anduril Cruise Missiles Could Launch From Embraer’s C-390
Pallet-launched Barracuda 500M exits the rear ramp
Sustainability and Environment
WoT? Experimental Elongated Airbus Wings To Fly Next Year
New three-year campaign will design, build, and fly wing extension devices
Aircraft
Saudi Arabia’s THC Inks $2.9B Deal for Bombardier Jets
Deal marks helicopter operator's first fixed-wing move
Maintenance and Modifications
Sweden Signs for Bombardier Defense Support Deal
10-year service agreement covers two preowned Swedish Global 6500s
Aircraft
Eve 100 Starts Next Phase of Flight Testing
Two new customers sign deals for 46 provisional aircraft
Engines
Vaeridion Announces Electric Propulsion Partner
Drive System Design to develop Microliner’s drive system architecture
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Sikorsky Adds Matrix Autonomy to Beta's MV250 Military VTOL
Hybrid-electric VTOL joins Matrix-equipped fleet
Engines
Evolito Submits Electric Engine Type Cert Application
E800 series engine to power Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short aircraft
Rotorcraft
Luxaviation’s Sigma To Operate Vertical’s Valo eVTOL
Operator will help ready the Valo for real-world service
