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
FutureFlight On The Radar
How a 50-Seat Skybus eVTOL Could Spark a Transportation Revolution in London
A white paper published by the UK’s Connected Places Catapult consortium takes a closer look at research into how a large-scale eVTOL aircraft could be a cost-effective commuter platform.
Ampaire Selects RED Aircraft for Hybrid Caravan Engine
RED will supply its A03 engine for the Eco Caravan hybrid-electric project it is undertaking with Ampaire.
Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney Teams With Hybrid-Electric Specialist VerdeGo Aero
Raytheon's investment in VerdeGo Aero launches a hybrid-electric propulsion collaboration between the start-up and aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney.
FutureFlight
Raytheon Backs VerdeGo Aero for Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Alliance with Pratt & Whitney
Raytheon Technologies' venture capital arm, RTX Ventures, is leading a group of investors backing the Florida-based company, which is looking to power several new eVTOL and eSTOL aircraft.
FutureFlight
Six Commercial Operators Commit To Adding Atea eVTOL Aircraft to Fleets
Prospective launch customers for the four-passenger aircraft include Evfly and Yugo in Singapore, France-based HeliFirst and Jet Systems Helicoptères Services, California-based Flyshare, and Philjets Group in the Philippines.
FutureFlight
Textron Changes Course on eVTOL Aircraft Plans, Confirming Nexus Is an Active Program
The U.S. group first revealed an early design for the Nexus eVTOL in 2019 and then unveiled a more advanced Nexus 4EX design in 2020.
FutureFlight
Airbus Builds Test Center to Work On CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Aircraft
Germany's federal government has expressed support for the European aerospace group's investment in electric aviation.
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Honeywell Joins Archer eVTOL Aircraft Program, As Flight Testing Progresses
Archer aims to complete construction of its full-scale eVTOL prototype in 2023 as it seeks to complete type certification in 2024.
FutureFlight
AAM Movers and Shakers Assemble as Revolution Aero Returns to San Francisco
More than 300 investors, start-up founders, regulators, financiers, engineers, investors, and self-proclaimed industry disruptors are expected to gather in California for the well-regarded event.
FutureFlight
VW Becomes Latest Carmaker To Enter Advanced Air Mobility Market with eVTOL Aircraft Plans
Automotive groups including Geely, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota, and Hyundai are already making large investments in electric aircraft.
FutureFlight On The Radar
British Public Have Their Say on Whether They Will Accept Advanced Air Mobility and on What Terms
New research commissioned by the UK Research and Innovation agency is seeking to fully understand social attitudes regarding the benefits and risks of new modes of air transportation, such as eVTOL air taxi services.
FutureFlight
Ampaire Picks RED Engine for Hybrid-Electric Eco Caravan
Ampaire flew its Electric EEL technology demonstrator from Los Angeles to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the annual EAA AirVenture show, logging what it says was the longest-ever flight by a hybrid-electric aircraft.
FutureFlight
Hyundai Teams With Rolls-Royce to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrain
The South Korean automotive group is developing an eVTOL aircraft through its Supernal subsidiary.
FutureFlight
Vertical Approaches eVTOL First Flight as GKN Installs VX4 Wiring
Vertical is working to bring its four-passenger eVTOL aircraft into commercial service in 2025.
Aircraft
GKN Invests in Parallel Paths to Aviation Sustainability
The aerostructures and engine components group is applying two approaches to developing hydrogen propulsion, as well as supporting new electric aircraft.
FutureFlight
H2Fly Prepares To Integrate Liquefied Hydrogen Tank into HY4 Test Aircraft
The German company was acquired by eVTOL aircraft developer Joby Aviation, which has yet to say whether it intends to use the hydrogen propulsion systems for its own vehicles.
FutureFlight On The Radar
McKinsey Report Probes Decline in Future Air Mobility Investments
Shocks to the global economy partly explain the "stark" decline in declared backing for eVTOL start-up companies but investment for sustainability technology is still flowing.
Aircraft
EasyJet Boosts Narrowbody Fleet with Order for 56 A320neos
European low-cost carrier EasyJet already has over 300 A320 aircraft in its fleet and is investing in the Airbus Neo models to cut fuel burn and emissions.
Aircraft
Wisk Says Autonomous eVTOLs Will Transform City Mobility
The Boeing-backed company is building a four-passenger aircraft based on extensive flight testing of its Cora technology demonstrator.
Environment
Aerospace Needs Top Talent To Achieve Green Future
McKinsey analysts say skills and supply chain headaches are holding back aerospace, but there are major opportunities from the quest for sustainability.
Aircraft
Norway and Benelux Region Prepare for eVTOL Air Services
Lilium has signed agreements with a pair of European companies that agreed to buy almost 50 of its eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
Rolls-Royce and Hyundai to Advance Hydrogen Propulsion
Rolls-Royce and Korean automaker Hyundai aim to conduct a joint hydrogen fuel-cell electric aircraft demonstration in 2025.
Aircraft
Airliner Deals Heat Up at Sun-kissed Farnborough Show
Sales and commitments signed over the first two days of the Farnborough International 2022 Airshow covered almost 300 new and converted airliners.
Aircraft
EASA Clears Gulfstream G650 for Steep-approach Airports
The Gulfstream G650 business jet will now be able to operate at airports such as London City.
Aircraft
Delta Adds a Dozen to A220 Order Tally
Delta Air Lines plans to receive a further 107 A220 narrowbody airliners from Airbus, including 12 more of the A220-300 model.
Airlines
New GE Aerospace Unit Laser-focused on Airline Recovery
GE Aerospace's new CEO said it could take another 18 months for the air transport sector to get back to pre-Covid levels of performance.
Aircraft
Airbus Launches Connectivity Unit With Solar-powered Zephyr
Airbus says it can affordably expand telecommunications services with its Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station that can fly at 70,000 feet.
Engines
Collins and P&W Unveil Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Systems
Pratt & Whitney is preparing to start ground and flights testing a new 1-MW electric motor from sister company Collins with one of its aircraft engines,
FutureFlight
Bristow Plans Lilium Jet eVTOL Purchase As Part of Wider Partnership
The helicopter operator has now made commitments with six electric aircraft developers as part of its strategy to diversify into advanced air mobility services.
FutureFlight
Babcock Considers VX4 eVTOL Aircraft For Medical Support and Cargo Flights
Vertical Aerospace is displaying the VX4 aircraft at this week's Farnborough International Airshow in the UK.
