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
NASA and Joby Complete Air Taxi Simulation Exercise Around Dallas-Fort Worth
At its peak, the simulation involved 120 virtual eVTOL flights each hour in the central terminal area of Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.
FutureFlight On The Radar
EASA Publishes Updated Proposals Special Condition VTOL Aircraft Means of Compliance
Industry stakeholders have until March 1, 2024, to comment on the European aviation safety agency's additional means of compliance proposals for new eVTOL aircraft.
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FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
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Charter Operator JSX Says It will Buy a Trio of Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
The Texas-based company flies regional services under Department of Transportation Part 380 charter rules in the face of opposition from U.S. Part 121 airlines.
Airlines
JSX Plans To Add 300+ Hybrid-electric Aircraft to Fleet
Operator currently flies 48 Embraer ERJ-145 regional jets
FutureFlight
Overair Completes First Butterfly eVTOL Prototype and Prepares to Start Flight Testing
The U.S. Navy has awarded the company a research and technology contract as it looks to apply new technology to its future rotorcraft fleet.
FutureFlight
Norwegian Island Communities Back Plans For Electric Seaplane Services
Norwegian researchers have found significant support among domestic travelers to switch from aircraft burning fossil fuel, depending on the cost of flights.
FutureFlight
Abu Dhabi Mobility Group Signs For 100 of EHang's Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
The Chinese manufacturer has the UAE's Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries Cluster that was established in October.
Security
European Aviation Security Experts Join Forces
The security consultants support commercial and private aviation clients
FutureFlight On The Radar
UK Air Traffic Management Group Reports on eVTOL Operations Exercises
NATS controllers simulated flights from Bristol to London in an exercise with Vertical Aerospace; Virgin Atlantic; AtkinsRéalis; Skyports; Heathrow, Bristol, and London City airports; the Connected Places Catapult; and Cranfield and Warwick universities.
Environment
Luxaviation Accelerates Decarbonization with 'Go-to-Zero' Fund
The aircraft operator says it now aims to achieve net-zero carbon by 2030
FutureFlight
UrbanX Launches Air Taxi Plan for Miami-Dade County
The prospective eVTOL operator is a subsidiary of Global Crossing Airlines and says it may buy up to 200 of Eve's four-passenger eVTOL aircraft.
FutureFlight
EASA Outlines Approach To Regulating Noise Levels for eVTOL Flights
The European air safety agency has also established a digital portal for stakeholders to exchange information about air mobility initiatives.
Regulations and Government
EASA Appoints ATM Leader as New Executive Director
EASA's executive director is the direct counterpart to the FAA Administrator
FutureFlight
Ampaire Claims Record for 12-Hour Hybrid-electric Flight
The company's latest long-distance endurance flight was from Camarillo in California, building on early missions to Alaska, Canada, and Wisconsin.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bermuda Approves TAG Aviation To Maintain Business Jets
The company is seeing growing demand for support from Asian customers
Charter & Fractional
Tradewind Adds Two More PC-12s to Charter Fleet
The company provides private flights and shared charter services
FutureFlight
Switching Plans, Maeve Will Develop an 80-seat Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner
The company is moving its headquarters from the Netherlands to Oberpfaffenhofen Airport near Munich.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet's Simulation with Eve Paves Way For eVTOL Services
Helicopter flights were used to assess how eVTOL aircraft might be operated
Environment
Business Aviation Braces for Brussels Eco-protests
This week, a private jet was damaged by paint at Tires Airport in Portugal
FutureFlight On The Radar
AUVSI Industry Group Launches Advanced Air Mobility Education Campaign for Legislators
The trade association for uncrewed vehicles is bringing together stakeholders to influence key decision-making processes in the U.S. during 2024.
FutureFlight
Lilium Starts eVTOL Final Assembly and Partners with Lufthansa
The first fuselage has been delivered to Lilium's factory near Munich from the Valladolid, Spain facility of partner company Aciturri.
ATC
Europe's Free Route Airspace Opens Up Direct Routes
Free route airspace expansion has been implemented by control centers in Maastricht and Karlsruhe
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FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup
Environment
EcoPulse Demonstrator Makes First Hybrid-electric Flight
The technology demonstrator that flew last week is a converted TBM900 aircraft
FutureFlight
Design Organization Approval for Evolito Clears Path to Electric Propulsion Type Certification
The company believes it is the first design organization system developer to receive approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
FutureFlight
Air New Zealand Will Operate Beta's Alia Electric Aircraft from 2026
The airline has chosen the Alia as the first electric aircraft to be deployed as part of its Mission NextGen decarbonization program, which could see larger models introduced from 2030.
Regulations and Government
Impatient eVTOL Start-ups May Have To Embrace Crawl-Walk-Run
Type certification remains an uphill task, as does building the advanced air mobility ecosystem
Airports
Early Winter Snow Stops Flights at Munich Airport
All flights into Munich were canceled on December 2 due to snowstorm
FutureFlight
Moya Aero's Autonomous eVTOL Logistics Aircraft Makes First Test Flight
The company says it now holds letters of intent from prospective customers covering 100 of the high-capacity drones that could be used for cargo flights or crop-spraying.
