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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Security
Azerbaijan Shuts Armenian Airspace as Conflict Escalates
Airspace closure not yet confirmed by EASA amid reported use of surface-to-air missiles
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Airbus, Barclays, and Saudis Invest in Hydrogen Propulsion Pioneer ZeroAvia
ZeroAvia has not confirmed how much its latest funding round has raised for plans to convert existing aircraft to use its fuel cell electric propulsion systems.
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Lilium and Aciturri Start Building First eVTOL Aircraft for Certification Flight Tests
Spanish aerostructures tier-one supplier is playing a key role in building the Lilium Jet fuselages.
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Korean Leasing Group Plans to Add SkyDrive eVTOL Vehicle to Portfolio
Japan-based SkyDrive now has pre-order agreements for its SD-05 aircraft from customers in Vietnam, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea.
Security
Blog: Can Putin's BRICS Allies Be Trusted Trade Partners?
Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are target markets for business aircraft sales
Environment
EASA To Take the Lead on Decarbonizing European Aviation
By 2050, 70 percent of fuel uploaded at European airports must be SAF and tankering will be discouraged
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Universal Hydrogen Begins Certification Process To Convert ATR Airliners
The California start-up plans to supply liquid hydrogen for its fuel cell electric propulsion system in preloaded modules delivered to the aircraft.
Accidents
Air-to-air Missile May Have Downed Prigozhin's Bizjet
Aviation security expert believes crash was no accident
Security
Security Experts Issue Airspace Alert for Caucasus War Risk
Security assessment points to possible air-to-air missile attack on Putin enemy Prigozhin's jet
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H2Fly's Breakthrough Flight Demonstration Bolsters the Case for Liquid Hydrogen Propulsion
The German company and its European partners flew a Pipistrel twin fuselage electric Taurus 4G aircraft with hydrogen fuel tanks and fuel cells added.
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Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Companies Report Demand Stabilization
Air Charter Expo hears demand levels more closely matching aircraft supply
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Scotland's Loganair Lays Out Plans To Decarbonize Regional Air Services
The company views ZeroAvia's hydrogen fuel cell technology as an attractive option for its plans to decarbonize regional flights in the UK.
Airports
Dutch Government May Back Down on Schiphol Private Jet Ban
Aviation groups say Dutch government should delay Schiphol Airport cuts until November election
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Avports Sees Big Green Air Mobility Futures for America's Small Regional Airports
The Goldman Sachs company, which once ran the iconic Pan Am building heliport in midtown Manhattan, now wants to put places like Manassas on the map.
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Bonding Issue with Propeller Caused Vertical's VX4 eVTOL Prototype To Crash
The company will not be using the same propeller design for later prototypes and production aircraft.
Accidents
Propeller Fault Caused Vertical's eVTOL Prototype Crash
Two more prototypes are under construction, and certification timeline is unchanged
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Norwegian Government Backs Elfly's Plans For Noemi Electric Seaplane
The country's Ministry of Climate and Environment has awarded the start-up an $8 million grant to support development work.
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Kookiejar Sees Yachts, Burgers, and Bus Stops Paving the Way to Vertiport Networks
The Swedish start-up is building partnerships from which it intends to develop vertiports that could be operated under license worldwide.
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Manufacturing Specialists Want To Help Advanced Air Mobility Start-ups Meet Bold Production Promises
Aria Group, Pankl, and KTM E-technologies have formed the Co-Lektiv partnership to pool their resources and expertise to transform the scale of aircraft production.
Training and Workforce
AIN Media Group Restructures Editorial Leadership Team
Charlie Alcock supports editor-in-chief Matt Thurber in new managing editor role
Fuel
Air bp Supplies Fuel at Germany's Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Two tankers have been deployed at the ExecuJet FBO
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Terra Drone Takes Controlling Stake in Uncrewed Traffic Management Provider Unifly
The Japanese drone operator was one of the first investors in the Europe-based start-up and now holds 51 percent of its equity.
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Horizon Says New SPAC Deal Will Fund Development of New Cavorite X7 eVTOL Demonstrator
After combining with Cayman Islands-based special purpose acquisition company Pono Capital Three, Horizon Aircraft will be reincorporated in British Columbia.
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Ampaire Reaches Alaska as It Extends Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Flight Testing
Its Electric EEL technology demonstrator flew 3,400 miles as part of a series of sorties that eventually reached Fairbanks International Airport.
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Maintenance and Modifications
Thailand's MJets Becomes Gulfstream Warranty Center
Bangkok facility expands Asia Pacific support network
