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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Charles Alcock

Green Flyway, a cross-border project involving Swedish and Norwegian stakeholders, has agreed to work with electric aircraft developer MD Aircraft on preparing the way for new regional air mobility services in the Scandinavian countries. The German manufacturer announced the collaboration this week under the terms of a memorandum of understanding signed in late June.
MD Aircraft aims to begin test flights of its technology demonstrator for the all-electric <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2025-11-06/md-aircraft-seeks-series-funding-electric-regional-airliner">MDA1 eViator commuter aircraft</a> in 2028. It has signed preliminary sales agreements for the 10-seat aircraft with prospective customers including South Korean <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2026-07-03/korean-leasing-group-signs-eviator-electric-aircraft">leasing group Solyu Company</a>.
Green Flyway has established what it calls “an international test arena” to evaluate the viability of electric flights to connect cities including Östersund, Røros, and Trondheim. The partners intend to conduct trial operations for passenger and cargo services in Arctic conditions. The project also covers market development efforts, engagement with local communities, and the development of an operational infrastructure ecosystem.
Last month, MD Aircraft signed a letter of intent with Sweden-based ST Airborne Systems to assess the use case for the eViator in surveillance operations. ST provides advanced airborne surveillance platforms for maritime and environmental monitoring.

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Partners Trial Electric Air Services in Norway and Sweden

Green Flyways initiative is considering the potential for MD Aircraft's eViator commuter

The Green Flyways alliance has agreed to evaluate MD Aircraft's 10-seat electric eViator model for flights between communities in Norway and Sweden.

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Emissions reduction indexes will help contrast economics with compliance mandates

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Government-funded consortium to aims to connect remote communities 

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New three-year campaign will design, build, and fly wing extension devices

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Companies aim to invest up to CA$13.7 million to push a Canadian SAF project toward final investment decision

Airbus, Air Canada Plan SAF Co-Investment Platform

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Bombardier is the only bizjet maker to declare its full environmental footprint

Global 8000 Completes Environmental Declaration

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