Charles Alcock
Managing Editor
Charles Alcock is a senior editor with AIN, 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 Manchester University in the northwest of England and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.
Latest from Charles Alcock
Fuel
Beta Expands Electric Charging Station Network For U.S. Healthcare Program
Electric aircraft developer has received a $20 million contract from the Department of Health and Human Services
Airports
Brisbane Bids For eVTOL Air Taxis to Support 2032 Olympic Games
Urban air mobility is among several transportation upgrades the Australian city is considering
Charter & Fractional
Jetvia Fractional Ownership Plan Offers 25% Down Payment
Texas company operates a fleet of Bombardier Learjet 60 aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
SkyDrive Attracts $55 Million in New Funding for eVTOL Aircraft
New backers include public transportation group Osaka Metro
Aircraft
Dufour Flies 'Production-ready' Aero2 eVTOL Utility Aircraft
Swiss start-up is now expanding the flight test envelope
Aircraft
Polish Air Force Prepares To Receive First F-35 Fighter
Pilots will train for combat at National Guard base in Arkansas
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aerospace Workers Strike at Eaton's UK Factory
Fareham facility makes systems and equipment for aircraft including business jets
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero-Dienst, TES Partner on Honeywell Support
Texan and German maintenance, repair, and overhaul specialists join forces
Maintenance and Modifications
Beijing's Daxing Airport Gets New Bizjet MRO Center
MRO provider has partnered with Capital Airport FBO group
Rotorcraft
UK Government To Scrap Contract for Helicopter Flights
New contract will not be signed at the end of 2024
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Increased eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Boost EHang's Bottom Line
49 of its two-seat autonomous aircraft were delivered in the second quarter of 2024
Engines
Lilium Completes Key Stage of Electric Propulsion Tests for eVTOL Aircraft
A purpose-built lab in Germany is being used for ground tests
Aircraft
Sora Seeks Funding for 30-Passenger Battery-powered eVTOL 'Bus' Aircraft
Company targets airport shuttle services for tandem-wing design
Airports
London City Airport Cleared To Add More Pax Capacity
UK government decision is unlikely to benefit business aviation
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
EBAA Goes It Alone with EBACE Show after NBAA Sells Stake
Europe's business aviation industry group will promote the Geneva show without its U.S. partner
Accidents
Crew Error Caused Premier I Fatal Crash in Malaysia
Second-in-command pilot was not type rated in the business jet
Training and Workforce
USAIG Gives Policyholders Access to VAI's Risk Program
ORRA program coaches help helicopter operators to be more resilient in dealing with risk
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Anra Demonstrates Drone Inspections of New York's Power Infrastructure
Mission Manager software coordinated a fleet of drones gathering video and data
Aircraft
Court Overturns Zunum's Trade Secrets Verdict against Boeing
U.S. District Court ruling reverses damages totaling more than $70 million
Training and Workforce
IADA's NextGen Committee Makes Strong Start to Its Work
Group has held in-person and virtual events for newcomers to the industry
Aircraft
Volocopter's Versailles eVTOL Flight Is a Step Towards Service Entry
The German company had hoped to demonstrate its two-seat vehicle in the center of Paris
Airports
Skyportz Reports Orders for New eVTOL Aircraft Vertipad Concept
Australia-based company said three customers have committed for 1,000 vertipads
Aircraft
Airbus Completes 500th U.S.-built Airliner in Alabama
A321neo narrowbody aircraft will be delivered to Delta Air Lines
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Archer and Joby Build Momentum in Last Stretch to eVTOL Service Entry
U.S. advanced air mobility frontrunners announce second-quarter results
Regulations and Government
New EU Passenger Screening Requirements Start October 6
Flight support group Universal Weather and Aviation is advising aircraft operators to register now
Aircraft
Lilium Survey Claims Public Support for Electric Aircraft
Public awareness remains marginal in the U.S., Germany, UK, and France
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Cuts Losses and Smoothes Operations in 2Q
Private flight provider says profitability can be achieved by the end of 2024
Aircraft
Volocopter Flies eVTOL Aircraft Validation Mission in Paris
Flights from Saint-Cyr-l’École airfield will help develop air taxi routes in the French capital
Engines
U.S. Air Force Backs Wright's Work On Rechargeable Thermal Batteries
New batteries could be used for multi-role military uncrewed air vehicles
Regulations and Government
Joby Seeks Australian Type Certification for eVTOL Aircraft
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has a bilateral agreement with the FAA
