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
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C-600 Large UAV Completes Flight Test in Scotland's Sustainable Aviation Test Environment
ARC Aerosystems says its C-600 VTOL drone is the largest in Europe with a 26-foot wingspan and a payload of 220 pounds.
FutureFlight
Lyte Aviation Starts Use Case Study for SkyBus Regional Air Services in Europe
The VTOL commuter aircraft developer wants to show how regions like Twente in the Netherlands could enjoy far better downtown access to major cities like Paris.
FutureFlight
Early Dufour Aero2 Hybrid-Electric VTOL Drone Customers Start Trial Operations
EASA's recent relaxation of its Specific Assurance and Integrity Level standards has cleared the way for early trial operations in Scandinavia and the U.S.
Environment
EBAA Rolls Out Environmental, Social Sustainability Plan
The European business aviation group started a pilot program with some of its member companies
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FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
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FutureFlight On The Radar
UK Regulator Calls for More Work on eVTOL Aircraft Downwash Operational Safety
The Civil Aviation Authority this month published initial findings from a study about the effects on eVTOL aircraft operations of downwash, which is the column of downward-accelerated air generated by rotors or other propulsors.
FutureFlight
Archer's Midnight eVTOL Prototype Aircraft Makes First Flight
The company started flying the smaller Maker technology demonstrator two years ago and is now testing the four-passenger model.
Fuel
Farnborough Airport Sells Millionth Liter of SAF
Boosting sustainable aviation fuel availability is a key part of the airport's net zero carbon commitment
FutureFlight
Logistics Group N2 Signs Sales Agreement for Moya's Autonomous Utility eVTOL Aircraft
The Brazilian start-up expects its high-capacity drone to be used for applications including cargo deliveries and crop spraying from 2026.
Charter & Fractional
Hahn Air Is European Launch Customer for CJ3 Gen2 Jet
The German operator has operated Textron's Citation business aircraft for almost two decades
FutureFlight
Supernal Teams with Mecaer and Hyundai To Develop eVTOL Aircraft Landing Gear
The partners signed a collaboration agreement during the Seoul ADEX air show in South Korea.
FutureFlight
Bombardier's EcoJet Probes the Fuel-saving Potential For a Blended-Wing-Body Business Jet
Some technologies from the green aviation project could be incorporated into existing Challenger and Global aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
Go Rentals Teams with International Yacht Company
Customers will be able to collect high-end cars at marinas where they disembark from yachts
Charter & Fractional
Charter Brokers and Operators Address Sustainability
The Air Charter Association's Broker-Operator Forum met at FlyingGroup's headquarters in Belgium
Fuel
Aviation Groups Urge Orderly Removal of Lead from Avgas
EPA guidance confirms danger to public health from leaded aviation fuel
FutureFlight
Korean Partnerships with eVTOL Aircraft Developers Boost Country's Plans for Advanced Air Mobility
Korean Air has signaled an intent to be directly involved in eVTOL air services with the resort island of Jeju, which is eager to use the new aircraft to help achieve its zero-carbon objectives.
FutureFlight
Business Aviation Group EMC Jet to Market Lilium's Pioneer Edition eVTOL Aircraft to U.S. Private Owners
The Houston-based aircraft management, charter and brokerage provider has agreed to buy five of the four-seat Pioneer Edition Lilium Jet on undisclosed terms.
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FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup
Aircraft
EMC Jet Becomes First U.S. Dealer For Lilium eVTOL Aircraft
The Texas-based private aviation group has committed to buying five Lilium Jets
FutureFlight
Hydrogen Fuel Supply Plans Expand on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Companies are determining where and how they can most effectively support aviation's transition to hydrogen fuels.
FutureFlight
Abu Dhabi Launches eVTOL Air Taxi Plan Through Alliance with Archer Aviation
The U.S. eVTOL aircraft developer says it may manufacture some of its Midnight aircraft in Abu Dhabi, where it will establish its regional headquarters.
Charter & Fractional
Magellan Launches New Jet Card for Corporate Clients
Companies can lock into rates and terms for a 36-month period with the new Magellan Business card
Regulations and Government
UK Bizav Association Names New Ops Chair
Gama Aviation executive Paul Cremer is taking over as chair from Wally Epton
Safety
Aircraft Operators Face Multiple Risks Around Israel's Airspace
Missiles pose a threat to aircraft at all altitudes, warn security analysts
FBOs
Flight Ops Customers Get Direct Access to Trip Support
Flight details will be automatically transferred to MyAirOps's trip support team
Security
MedAire Clients Get More Direct Control of Security Information
Live demos of digital assessment kit for inflight medical emergencies at NBAA-BACE
FutureFlight
Lilium Completes Assembly of First Electrical Harness For eVTOL Aircraft
The latest production milestone for the first prototype of the six-passenger vehicle, follows the recent completion of assembly for the first electric propulsion system and composite fuselage.
FutureFlight
China Issues the World's First eVTOL Aircraft Type Certificate to EHang's EH216-S Autonomous Vehicle
Commercial passenger-carrying flights can now start in China, with EHang set to increase production and deliveries of the two-seat aircraft.
Aircraft
China Approves EHang EH216-S as World's First Type-certified eVTOL
Two-seat eVTOL can operate autonomously for passenger-carrying flights
FutureFlight
SkyDrive and Suzuki Establish eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing Subsidiary
The partners are targeting the start of series production for the three-seat, short-range aircraft of 100 units per year.
