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
Rotorcraft
Brazil's Omni Will Add Three AW189 Helicopters to Fleet
Omni Helicopter International is mainly active in South America's offshore oil and gas sector
Environment
Azul Plans To Electrify Caravan Fleet with Surf Air
Brazilian airline seeks to convert 27 Cessna Caravans to electric power
Rotorcraft
Konner Appoints Distributor for Ultralight Helicopters
The Italian company is displaying its K-1 and K-2 models at this week's European Rotors show
FutureFlight
EASA Approves Lilium as Design Organization in Key Step toward eVTOL Aircraft Type Certification
The Germany-based company is seeking concurrent type certification for its Lilium Jet with air safety regulators in Europe and the U.S.
Charter & Fractional
Abu Dhabi Investors Acquire Charter Platform Fly Victor
Aviation Investment Group has bought all outstanding shares from founder and chairman Clive Jackson
FutureFlight
EHang Progresses on Its Long March to Air Mobility Leadership
Some Western observers appear not to have grasped the different approach China is taking to advancing its air mobility revolution, prompting skepticism about EHang's apparent rapid progress in bringing autonomous eVTOL vehicles to market.
FutureFlight
FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup
Training and Workforce
Central Flying Service To Run Arkansas Aviation Academy
The new flight training center is a partnership with the University of Central Arkansas
Charter & Fractional
Charter Group KlasJet Cleared To Operate in Canada
The Lithuania-based company is part of the Avia Solutions Group
FutureFlight
Electra Starts Flight Tests with Hybrid-Electric STOL Technology Demonstrator Aircraft
The two-seat EL-2 Goldfinch has made two short flights, on November 11 and 19, from the company's base at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia.
FutureFlight
Japan Airlines Explores Green Propulsion Options with H2Fly and Universal Hydrogen
Germany's H2Fly and California-based Universal Hydrogen are among the pioneers developing hydrogen propulsion systems for commercial aircraft.
FutureFlight
U.S. EXIM Bank Approves $169 Million Loan for eVTOL Developer Beta
Beta Technologies has current and prospective customers for its electric aircraft in India, Japan, New Zealand and Canada.
Engines
Spanish Airline Commits To Operating Electric Aircraft
The regional airline will buy 10 electric propulsion conversion kits
FutureFlight
Overair Backs Efforts To Launch eVTOL Air Services in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
The City of Arlington wants vertiports to be operational in time for it to host the soccer World Cup tournament in 2026.
Airlines
Airbus Lands More Orders For A350 Airliners
Emirates Airlines will add 15 more of the long-haul widebody jets to its fleet
FutureFlight
FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup
Training and Workforce
Flydubai and CAE To Establish Flight Training Center
The new facility expected to open in January 2025
FutureFlight
Eve Launches Urban Air Mobility Partnerships in Dubai and India
During this week's Dubai Airshow, the eVTOL aircraft developer announced new alliances with operator Hunch Mobility and vertiport developer Kookiejar.
Airports
Farnborough Airport Seeks Approval for Traffic Growth
The business aviation airport wants to increase its annual flight limit from 50,000 to 70,000
FutureFlight
Middle East Aircraft Dealer Orders 10 Lilium Jets At Dubai Airshow
The Dubai-based aircraft broker currently markets business jets and will target private buyers for the eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
Archer Stakes Claim to eVTOL Markets in UAE and India
The four-passenger Midnight aircraft is on display at the Dubai Airshow
Environment
KPMG Report: Aviation Struggling To Decarbonize
Governments need to give stronger incentives to increase sustainable aviation fuel production
Aircraft
Middle East Dealer Orders 10 Lilium Jet eVTOLs
ArcosJet will market the four-passenger Pioneer Edition to private buyers
Aircraft
New Dubai Office Backs Embraer's Defense Ambitions In Middle East
The Brazilian manufacturer is exhibiting its C-390 multi-role tactical transport and the Super Tucano at the Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Spanish Start-up Crisalion Introduces Integrity eVTOL Aircraft
The company has launched a new funding round to support development work
Engines
CFM Boosts Leap Engine Support with Abu Dhabi Shop
The engine maker has fixes for Leap engine durability issues as Middle East fleet increases
Airlines
Boeing Sees Big Airline Fleet Growth From Middle East
The airframer says the region's bounceback from Covid is fueling demand
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UAE Tech Start-up Eanan Unveils Cargo Drones
The company operates in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South.
Engines
MTU Steps Up Work on Fuel Cells and Water-Enhanced Turbofan
Key objectives are to support new narrowbody airliners by the mid-2030s and larger aircraft by 2050
Security
Global Tensions Call For Strong Presence, Says U.S. Group
The U.S. Aerospace Industries Association expects about 180 U.S. companies to exhibit in Dubai
