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
Archer Presses Ahead with Midnight eVTOL Flight Testing and Production Plans
With automotive group Stellantis, the company is building a series production line for the aircraft in Georgia.
FutureFlight
AutoFlight's Prosperity eVTOL Aircraft Conducts Autonomous Flight Demo between Shenzen and Zhuhai
The Chinese manufacturer is aiming to demonstrate viable air taxi routes in the densely populated Greater Bay Area of southern China.
FutureFlight
Assembly of Lilium Jet Propulsion Systems Begins after Nasdaq Issues Share Price Warning
Lilium is working toward a goal of flying certification-conforming examples of its six-passenger eVTOL aircraft by the end of 2024.
FutureFlight
LCI May Bundle eVTOL Aircraft and Infrastructure in Advanced Air Mobility Leases
The leasing group has already made commitments to add 165 eVTOL aircraft to its portfolio through agreements with Beta Technologies and Elroy Air.
FutureFlight
Nidec Is Developing Electric Motors for Air One Personal eVTOL Aircraft
The Japanese company and Israeli start-up Air say they will jointly develop a propulsion system that could be used for midsized vehicles.
Engines
Safran Boosts Deliveries as Work on New Engines Advances
The company wants to boost output from 600 to 1,000 engines by 2025
Rotorcraft
Airbus Seeks To Boost Output and Performance
Rotorcraft accounted for the strongest earnings growth across the Airbus group
Charter & Fractional
Amber Raises Funds for Asian Fractional Ownership Program
NetJets is among the Chinese company's investors
FutureFlight
Merlin Gets Approval To Start Freight Operations in New Zealand
The autonomous flight technology group has established a base at Kerikeri near the top of New Zealand’s North Island.
FutureFlight
Joby Completes Third of Five Stages for FAA Type Certification of Its eVTOL Aircraft
The manufacturer expects to finish the process this year and be ready to launch commercial operations with the four-passenger vehicle in 2025.
FutureFlight
Houston Suburb Sugar Land Prepares for Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi Services
Texas lawmakers recently passed legislation to encourage public-private partnerships to further technology transportation initiatives.
FutureFlight
Ampaire Runs Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System on 100 Percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Dimensional Energy produces its ASTM D7566 fuel using electricity and carbon.
Engines
Chinese Leasing Group Orders More CFM Leap Engines
Singapore Airshow order relates to an earlier deal for Airbus A320neo airliners
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Electrical to Open New Singapore Support Facility
The French aerospace group signed an agreement with Singapore Economic Development Board
Regulations and Government
Singapore and Supernal Develop Advanced Air Mobility
Hyundai subsidiary Supernal is developing a four-passenger eVTOL aircraft
FutureFlight On The Radar
EASA Proposes Means of Compliance and Guidance For VTOL-Capable Aircraft
The air safety agency is seeking to establish acceptable means of compliance requirements to support new eVTOL aircraft and drones using European public airspace.
Airports
Clark Airport Offers Space and Skills to Aviation Tenants
Real estate group Berthaphil is seeking to draw new companies to Clark Freeport
Maintenance and Modifications
SIA Engineering Seeks Support Partnership With Thales
The Singapore Airlines subsidiary signed an agreement with the European aerospace group
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
Airlines
Maldivian Orders Two More ATR 42-600 Turboprops
The companies inked the agreement on the first day of the Singapore Airshow
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Opens Embraer Bizjet Service Center in Perth
The facility supplements the maintenance provider's facilities in Sydney and Melbourne
Charter & Fractional
PhilJets To Operate 10 of Lilium's eVTOL Aircraft
Philjets could operate the Lilium Jet in the Philippines and Cambodia
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Air India Opts for Thales Avant Up Inflight Entertainment
Thales will install the equipment on 51 Boeing and Airbus airliners
Rotorcraft
Bell Reveals Designer Cabin to Asia's Helicopter Market
Bell's 429 Designer Series makes its Singapore Airshow debut
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.
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.
Aircraft
Strong Deliveries Boost Pilatus' Financial Results
The Swiss manufacturer delivered growing numbers of PC-12s and PC-24s in 2023
Charter & Fractional
FAI's Dubai Operation Wins Medical Escort Approval
Germany-based FAI Rent-a-jet operates 10 aircraft
Airlines
Silk Avia Receives First ATR 72-600 Regional Airliner
The delivery last week is the first of five twin turboprops
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.
