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
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
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
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
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.
FutureFlight
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
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.
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.
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
Safety
Aircraft Operators Face Multiple Risks Around Israel's Airspace
Missiles pose a threat to aircraft at all altitudes, warn security analysts
Regulations and Government
UK Bizav Association Names New Ops Chair
Gama Aviation executive Paul Cremer is taking over as chair from Wally Epton
Security
MedAire Clients Get More Direct Control of Security Information
Live demos of digital assessment kit for inflight medical emergencies at NBAA-BACE
FBOs
Flight Ops Customers Get Direct Access to Trip Support
Flight details will be automatically transferred to MyAirOps's trip support team
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.
Aircraft
China Approves EHang EH216-S as World's First Type-certified eVTOL
Two-seat eVTOL can operate autonomously for passenger-carrying flights
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.
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.
FutureFlight
FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup
FBOs
ExecuJet Adds Samson's Newcastle FBO to Network
The Luxaviation Group company has more than 100 FBOs in its worldwide chain
FBOs
Euro Jet Expands and Decarbonizes FBO and Support Network
Group has 17 FBOs in central and Eastern Europe and 170 support locations
FutureFlight
Ampaire Backs Elire Aero's Plans to Electrify eSTOL Utility Aircraft
The start-up says it is close to acquiring an existing aircraft maker and will have partnerships with multiple propulsion system providers.
FutureFlight
Wright Electric Aims for Battery Performance Breakthrough for Aircraft
In early 2024, the company will start altitude testing of its one-megawatt electric motor generator as it continues work on a planned two-megawatt powertrain.
Aircraft
Pilatus Boosts PC-24's Payload, Range, and Cabin
With six passengers on board, the midsize twinjet will be able to fly 2,000 nm
FutureFlight
Vertical Provides More Details on eVTOL Accident with Flight Testing To Resume in Early 2024
The company says it aims to establish series production close to its Bristol, UK home as long as the right government incentives are available.
Security
Aircraft Operators Face Security Uncertainty in Israel
The Ops Group has issued a "do not fly" alert warning of a shootdown risk for civil aircraft
FutureFlight
Crawl-Walk-Run Drone Projects Point the Way for Asia-Pacific Advanced Air Mobility
The World Economic Forum's head of aerospace and drones, Vignesh Santhanam, addressed last week's Global Urban & Advanced Air Summit in Singapore.
Charter & Fractional
Flewber Prepares To Launch Air-taxi Service with Vision Jet
App-based, per-seat air charter to offer $199 fares for flights across New York tri-state area
