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
Regulations and Government
Singapore and Supernal Develop Advanced Air Mobility
Hyundai subsidiary Supernal is developing a four-passenger eVTOL aircraft
Airlines
Maldivian Orders Two More ATR 42-600 Turboprops
The companies inked the agreement on the first day of the Singapore Airshow
Charter & Fractional
PhilJets To Operate 10 of Lilium's eVTOL Aircraft
Philjets could operate the Lilium Jet in the Philippines and Cambodia
Rotorcraft
Bell Reveals Designer Cabin to Asia's Helicopter Market
Bell's 429 Designer Series makes its Singapore Airshow debut
FutureFlight
Lilium Launches eVTOL Aircraft Customer Support Organization
The company says it is the first eVTOL manufacturer to establish a business unit to support eVTOL operations.
FutureFlight
UK Government Grants Vertical $10 Million Funding for eVTOL Propeller Development
Work will be conducted by a consortium that includes the University of Glasgow, the University of Bristol, Cranfield University, and Helitune.
Aircraft
Strong Deliveries Boost Pilatus' Financial Results
The Swiss manufacturer delivered growing numbers of PC-12s and PC-24s in 2023
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux Delivers Second Completed ACJ TwoTwenty Bizjet
The second ACj is part of an order for 15 that will be completed at Comlux
Maintenance and Modifications
SIA Engineering Seeks Support Partnership With Thales
The Singapore Airlines subsidiary signed an agreement with the European aerospace group
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Opens Embraer Bizjet Service Center in Perth
The facility supplements the maintenance provider's facilities in Sydney and Melbourne
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Air India Opts for Thales Avant Up Inflight Entertainment
Thales will install the equipment on 51 Boeing and Airbus airliners
FutureFlight
Philippines Charter Flight Group Commits To Operating Lilium's eVTOL Aircraft
PhilJets will add to its fleet of 15 private jets and helicopters as it partners with Lilium to establish a business model for on-demand air taxi service.
FutureFlight
Singapore Private Aviation Group Yugo Teams With Eve Air Mobility
The partners are focusing their efforts on possible urban air mobility business models in the Philippines and Cambodia.
Airlines
Silk Avia Receives First ATR 72-600 Regional Airliner
The delivery last week is the first of five twin turboprops
Charter & Fractional
FAI's Dubai Operation Wins Medical Escort Approval
Germany-based FAI Rent-a-jet operates 10 aircraft
Rotorcraft
Airbus Displays Innovation in Twin and Single Helicopters
A corporate version of the H130 and a mockup of the H145 are on show in Singapore
Training and Workforce
Royal Aeronautical Society Appoints New Head of Singapore Branch
Paul Ashcroft is senior v-p of Asia-Pacific for aviation asset group AerFin
Aircraft
Asian Buyers Gain Access to Certified Pre-owned HondaJets
The light jets undergo rigorous maintenance and inspection to give customers peace of mind
Engines
Engine Makers Explore Several Paths to Decarbonization
R&D work chases short-term improvement and a quantum leap for the 2030s
Aircraft
Embraer Views Asia Pacific As Key Growth Driver
The Brazilian group has won new business in the region for its commercial, executive, and military aircraft
Airports
New Pavilion Aims to Raise Philippines' Aviation Profile
Clark International Airport offers plenty of space for aviation companies to grow
FutureFlight
Major Aerospace Groups Back Bertrand Piccard's Dream For Around-the-World Hydrogen Flight
The explorer and environmentalist aims to fly the Climate Impulse aircraft non-stop around the world in 2028
FutureFlight
India's Mehair Adds Sirius Hydrogen VTOL Aircraft to New Fleet Plans
The Mumbai-based seaplane operator is already committed to converting Cessna Caravans to hydrogen and operating Jekta's PHA-ZE 100 electric seaplane
Charter & Fractional
Surf Air Mobility Plans To Add Electra eSTOLs to Fleet
Operator will take up to 90 of the hybrid-electric airplanes
FutureFlight
First CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Prototype Approaches Roll-out Ahead of Flight Tests
The final configuration of the lift-and-cruise model will be unveiled in early March at Airbus' Donauwörth site in southern Germany.
FutureFlight
Savback Commits to 300 of Mayman's Speeder UAVs for European Defense Applications
The Swedish company is Mayman Aerospace's distributor in the Nordic countries, where concerns are increasing about Russian hostility.
FutureFlight
Surf Air Mobility Adds Electra's eSTOL Aircraft to Future Fleet Plans
The regional air service platform has secured early delivery slots for 90 of the nine-passenger hybrid-electric short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.
Aircraft
Asia Well Placed For Leading Role in Advanced Air Mobility
New eVTOL aircraft could transform urban public transportation
Rotorcraft
Airbus Set To Start Racer High-speed Flight Trials
The hybrid-electric design features a box wing and a pair of pusher propellers
FutureFlight
Dubai Gives Joby Exclusive Rights to Local eVTOL Air Taxi Market
Plans announced with the emirate's Road and Transport Authority call for commercial flights to start no later than early 2026.
