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.
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FBOs
Euro Jet Expands and Decarbonizes FBO and Support Network
Group has 17 FBOs in central and Eastern Europe and 170 support locations
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ExecuJet Adds Samson's Newcastle FBO to Network
The Luxaviation Group company has more than 100 FBOs in its worldwide chain
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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
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
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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.
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
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Russian Missile Tests Could Threaten Airspace Safety
Several international airlines have flown across airspace along Russia's north coast in recent days
Charter & Fractional
TAG Aviation Opens Downtown Office in Singapore
The aircraft management and charter group has been established in Singapore since 2007
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
Environment
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Cuts Bizav Traffic by 30 Percent
New movement and noise restrictions take effect at the Dutch airport from March 31, 2024
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Korea Steps Up Urban Air Mobility Ambitions with New Partnerships
Eve Air Mobility is providing air traffic management support with its local partner, Moviation, while Joby is partnered with one of its investors, SK Telecom.
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UK's Oxford Airport Outlines Plans for a Green Aviation Future
To date, the airport has made its name as a hive of business aviation and flight training.
Environment
Rolls-Royce Runs Pearl 700 on Hydrogen Fuel
The aero engines group has also tested a new small gas turbine intended for hybrid-electric powertrains
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Lilium Starts Assembling Electric Propulsion System for eVTOL Prototype Aircraft
Honeywell, Denso, Aeronamic, and SKF are key partners contributing elements to power the six-passenger Lilium Jet.
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Rolls-Royce Achieves Max Takeoff Thrust with Hydrogen-powered Pearl Engine
The UK aero engine maker is working with several partners, including EasyJet, to advance plans for a hydrogen-powered narrowbody airliner.
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GKN and Pratt & Whitney Collaborate on Hybrid-electric Demonstrator Project
The demonstrator will combine a one-megawatt electric motor with an existing Pratt & Whitney aircraft engine.
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Index Reveals a Path To Reinventing Domestic Flights Between UK Cities
EA Maven consultants have identified 264 British cities and almost 1,000 new routes that could be served in an economically and environmentally sustainable way by new aircraft.
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