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
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.
FutureFlight
Orlando Confirmed as Hub for Lilium's Regional eVTOL Services in central Florida
Florida is the first anticipated U.S. market for regional air services using the six-passenger Lilium Jet.
FutureFlight
With Military Backing, Piasecki Steps Up Development of Hydrogen-Powered PA-890 Helicopter
The hydrogen-powered PA-890 slow-rotor wing compound helicopter is expected to be able to carry a pilot and up to seven passengers on trips of over 200 nm.
FutureFlight On The Radar
NTSB Confirms Propeller Failure Caused Crash of Joby's eVTOL Prototype
Joby says learnings from component failure have been implemented on later prototypes
Aircraft
Venice Conference Makes Case for Amphibious Aviation
New wave of seaplanes are promising to bring extra dimensions to air transportation
FutureFlight
EHang Rolls Out 'Low-altitude Economy' eVTOL Air Service Plans in Guangzhou
The Chinese manufacturer also announced the export price for its two-seat autonomous EH216-S eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft
Daher Restructures To Meet Revenue Growth Target
The manufacturer of the TBM and Kodiak aircraft is creating four new business units
Engines
Safran and Partners Test Aircraft Turboprop Hydrogen Engines
BeautHyFuel project has received French government funding
FutureFlight
Heart Raises a Further $107 Million for ES-30 Hybrid-electric Airliner
The manufacturer aims to achieve a first flight with the 30-seat aircraft in 2026 and hopes to receive EASA type certification in 2028.
FutureFlight
Loganair Lays Plans For Hydrogen-Powered Flights From Scotland's Orkney Islands
The airline wants to use Britten-Norman Islander aircraft converted to use a hydrogen propulsion system developed by Cranfield Aerospace Solutions.
Environment
ADP and Dassault Push To Decarbonize Le Bourget Airport
The airports group and bizjet maker want to help operators to go green
FutureFlight
EHang Prices Its Two-Seat Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft At $334,000
The EH216-S received a Chinese type certificate in October 2023 and the manufacturer has started deliveries on a small scale
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Adds Embraer Praetor to UK Charter Fleet
The new aircraft is one of three new arrivals anticipated before the end of March
FutureFlight
Eve Appoints Four More Suppliers For eVTOL Aircraft
The manufacturer is building the first prototype for its four-passenger vehicle and intends to start flight testing this year.
Environment
Protestors Oppose Private Aviation at Farnborough Airport
The local chapter of Extinction Rebellion led a march to Farnborough Airport
Rotorcraft
Tata and Airbus To Start Helicopter Production in India
H125 final assembly line will be Airbus' second manufacturing plant in the country
FBOs
Clay Lacy Expands eVTOL Ops Plan with New Partnership
Plans at California FBOs could extend to new vertiport locations
Charter & Fractional
Solairus Boosts Managed Aircraft Fleet and Team
Large-cabin, long-range jets account for highest percentage of fleet additions
FutureFlight
FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup
FutureFlight
Joby Lines Up New York City eVTOL Air Taxi Operating Base
A heliport in Kearny, New Jersey, will be the manufacturer's base for planned eVTOL aircraft operations in and around Manhattan.
Safety
EASA Lays Out Priorities in European Air Safety Plan
Latest safety plan includes 19 new rulemaking tasks
FutureFlight
Indian Private Aviation Operator Sizes Up Trio of Electric/Hybrid Aircraft Fleet Options
JetSetGo's commitments with Overair, Electra and Horizon could cover 280 new aircraft valued collectively at $1.3 billion.
FutureFlight On The Radar
UK Hydrogen Fuel Infrastructure Project Looks To Move the Dial on Affordability
Limited supplies and infrastructure mean hydrogen fuel remains an expensive and impractical option for air transport, but technology specialists like Haskel believe they know how that equation could change.
FutureFlight
Vertical Founder Pledges $50 Million To Sustain Work on VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
The UK start-up has been put on notice by the New York Stock Exchange that its stock must start trading above $1 to maintain its listing
FutureFlight
Indian Regional Airline MEHAIR Signs For ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Propulsion System
The carrier operates seaplanes and wheeled aircraft across the Indian sub-continent and is seeking to expand the network with Indian government backing.
