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
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.
FutureFlight
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.
Fuel
Air bp Supplies Fuel at Germany's Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Two tankers have been deployed at the ExecuJet FBO
Training and Workforce
AIN Media Group Restructures Editorial Leadership Team
Charlie Alcock supports editor-in-chief Matt Thurber in new managing editor role
FutureFlight
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.
FutureFlight
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.
FutureFlight
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.
FutureFlight
FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup
FutureFlight On The Radar
New Study Assesses the Obstacles to Advanced Air Mobility Rewards
Orbit Management Services has based its risk assessment on feedback from 150 industry insiders and independent observers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Thailand's MJets Becomes Gulfstream Warranty Center
Bangkok facility expands Asia Pacific support network
Aircraft
European Charter Group Backs Vaeridion Electric Aircraft
Microliner could carry nine passengers up to 500 kilometers
FutureFlight
Business Aircraft Operator Backs Vaeridion's Plans for Electric Microliner Aircraft
Vaeridion is deploying a long wingspan to maximize range for an aircraft it believes will find roles in the private aviation and regional air mobility sectors.
FutureFlight
EHang Reports Certification Testing Complete for EH216-S eVTOL Aircraft
The Chinese company is eagerly awaiting an uptick in revenues once initial type certification is in hand and it can accelerate deliveries of the two-seat autonomous vehicle.
Aircraft
XTI Seeks Inpixon Merger To Fund TriFan VTOL Aircraft
The turboshaft-powered aircraft would have longer range than eVTOLs
Charter & Fractional
Singapore Air Charter Offers Installment and Crypto Payments
Jet operator wants to attract wider client base
Environment
USAF Contract Boosts JetZero's Blended-wing Body Design
JetZero promises to halve fuel burn and emissions
FutureFlight
Maglev Aero Pursues Aviation Use Case for Magnetic Levitation
The Boston-based start-up is raising funds to develop its HyperDrive system for new aircraft, including eVTOL vehicles.
FutureFlight
Inpixon Shareholders Set To Vote on Merger with VTOL Developer XTI Aircraft
A merger preceding a combined Nasdaq market listing could be approved on September 8, with the transaction expected to be concluded during the fourth quarter of this year.
FutureFlight
TCab Starts Flight Testing eVTOL Aircraft Technology Demonstrator
The Chinese company aims to achieve domestic certification for its five-seat E20 eVTOL vehicle in 2025 with the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
FutureFlight
JetZero's Blended-Wing Body Aircraft Boosted by U.S. Air Force Contract
The aircraft, which is being developed for military and civil airline applications, is under consideration for the Pentagon's future airlifter and tanker requirements.
FutureFlight
FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup
FutureFlight On The Radar
Aircraft Makers Push For Performance-based Approach to eVTOL Regulations
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association compiled an industry-wide response to FAA’s proposed Special Federal Aviation Regulation for Integration of Powered Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations that will apply to new eVTOL aircraft.
Regulations and Government
GAMA Calls for Performance-based eVTOL Regulations
Group comments on FAA Special Federal Aviation Regulation
Aircraft
FlyExclusive Backs Textron's Plans for Nexus eVTOL Aircraft
Charter operator joins Textron eAviation advisory board
FutureFlight
Charter Operator FlyExclusive Joins Advisory Board for Textron's Nexus eVTOL Aircraft
Textron's eAviation division is building the first prototype of the four-passenger hybrid-electric vehicle.
Charter & Fractional
Sino Jet Orders 100 Aerofugia eVTOLs
Tiltrotor to operate alongside its business jet fleet
FutureFlight
Chinese Private Aviation Group Sino Jet Orders Aerofugia eVTOL Aircraft
The companies have confirmed an agreement struck on July 26 that calls for Sino Jet to add up to 100 of the AE200 eVTOL vehicles to its fleet of business jets.
FutureFlight
ZeroAvia Unveils Oxygen Compressor For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion System
The company says the technology will support aircraft fuel cell-based powertrains with power ratings of up to 900 kW.
FutureFlight
Vertical Silent On Possible Impact of eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Flight Test Crash On Service Entry Timeline
Images posted online show significant damage to the first full-scale prototype of the company's VX4 eVTOL aircraft following a motor failure flight test.
