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.

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Read the latest news about German eVTOL developer Lilium.

Work has begun to establish a network of eVTOL air taxi services in and around Milan in northern Italy. Under a partnership launched Tuesday at the Farnborough Airshow, eVTOL aircraft developer Lilium teamed with SEA Milan Airports and Skyports Infrastructure to develop vertiports. Their first route will connect Malpensa Airport with the city center.
According to Germany-based Lilium, operations with its four- to six-passenger <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2024-05-27/lilium-reveals-evtol-business-aviation-launch-market">Lilium Jet</a>, which initially will fly to a range of around 95 nm, could start in 2027. The company aims to complete EASA type certification by the end of 2025 and start initial deliveries in 2026.
The Lombardy region, with Milan at its center, accounts for almost one-fifth of the Italian population and draws almost 37 million visitors each year. Malpensa Airport now accommodates an annual throughput of about 26 million passengers.
Skyports is laying plans to develop vertiports at multiple locations around the world and already has&nbsp; forged partnerships with other eVTOL aircraft manufacturers, including Wisk and Volocopter. It is now establishing a joint venture with SEA, and its shareholder 2i Aeroporti to advance plans in Italy.
On Monday, Lilium reported an expansion of its <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2024-07-22/lilium-expands-power-digital-solutions-portfolio">Power-On services</a> to support all aspects of eVTOL air services, including aircraft maintenance. It also released survey findings showing that 71% of the UK population want the option to fly on zero-carbon aircraft.

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Lilium is joining forces with Skyports and SEA Milan Airports to develop a network of vertiports to be used for eVTOL air services in northern Italy.

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