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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
FutureFlight
FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup
Environment
RTX To Supply Engines and Nacelles for X-66A Demonstrator
Boeing appoints Pratt & Whitney and Collins as suppliers for NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
Charter & Fractional
TAG Aviation Opens Downtown Office in Singapore
The aircraft management and charter group has been established in Singapore since 2007
Security
Russian Missile Tests Could Threaten Airspace Safety
Several international airlines have flown across airspace along Russia's north coast in recent days
FutureFlight
Reliable Robotics Issues Findings from U.S. Air Force Flight Automation Study
Work has focused on how the company's Remotely Operated Aircraft System could be used for large military aircraft, such as the KC-135 Stratotanker, in air-to-air refueling operations.
FutureFlight
International Regulators Map Out the Path to Advanced Air Mobility Progress
Regulators from three continents were among the speakers at last week's Global Urban & Advanced Air Summit in Singapore.
FutureFlight
Beta Opens Net Zero Carbon Electric Aircraft Factory in Vermont
Elected officials. including U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, addressed an opening ceremony on October 2, hailing the company's contribution to decarbonizing aviation.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Choctaw Nation, NATA To Build AAM Ecosystem in Oklahoma
Partnership will seek to connect communities with new air services
FutureFlight
Southeast Asia Needs Climate-Resilient Air Mobility
Hui Ling Teo, a partner at the Singapore branch of Reed Smith law firm, is focused on the development of advanced air mobility in outheast Asia.
