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
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
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 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.
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
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.
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.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Air Charter Expo at Biggin Hill Set for Record Attendance
Exhibit space almost sold out
Accidents
Vertical Confirms Flight-test Incident with eVTOL Prototype
No injuries during motor failure test
FutureFlight
Cash Reserve Reporting Reveals Haves and Have-nots among eVTOL Aircraft Developers
Vertical Aerospace has confirmed that its VX4 eVTOL prototype aircraft was involved in a safety incident during flight testing at Cotswold Airport in the UK.
FutureFlight
FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Boosts Maintenance Support Team in Latin America
Appointments support JSSI's products and services in region
Fuel
Air bp Announces Aircraft Fuel Hub in Brazil
Paulinia facility to improve jet-A supply, logistics
Environment
DynoFlight Simplifies Carbon Removal Credit Purchases
Offsets fund direct extraction of carbon dioxide
FutureFlight
Transcend Reboots Its Air Mobility Offering with Redesigned Vy 421 VTOL Aircraft
The U.S. company is chasing more funding to advance its plans for civil and military applications in partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries and Kaman.
FutureFlight
Uncrewed Traffic Management Pioneer Works to Kick-start Advanced Air Mobility in Asia
While eVTOL aircraft and uncrewed drones will operate differently in various countries, Heron AirBridge says a robust approach to air traffic management will be the key to success.
Charter & Fractional
Jet.AI Says CharterGPT App Will Boost Flight Bookings
AI app uses natural voice processing
FutureFlight
Surcar Airlines Plans Hydrogen-Powered Canary Island Tourist Flights
The start-up carrier has agreed to convert a fleet of Twin Otter turboprop aircraft to run on ZeroAvia's 600 kW ZA600 hydrogen propulsion system.
FutureFlight
FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup
Airports
UK's Teesside Airport Provides Hydrogen Fuel For Ramp Vehicles
Refueling station is part of airport's net zero carbon objective
FutureFlight
Electrical Systems Supplier Reports Uptick in Equipment Orders from eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturers
Astronics now holds a $20 million order backlog for electric power systems to be supplied to 10 companies developing eVTOL vehicles.
FutureFlight
U.S. Air Force Set To Evaluate Archer's Midnight eVTOL Aircraft
Archer has been awarded a Small Business Innovative Research Phase III contract, extending its partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense.
FutureFlight
Cranfield Aerospace Opens Hydrogen Aircraft Development Hub in UK
The company's merger with aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman is pending and will release fresh capital to develop hydrogen-powered versions of the Islander commuter.
Aircraft
Diamond's Electric eDA40 Trainer Makes First Flight
The two-seat Diamond eDA40 should complete type certification by early 2024.
FutureFlight
FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup
FutureFlight
Shenzhen's Bao'an District Bids To Become Advanced Air Mobility Hub in China
Local officials have signed three cooperation agreements with eVTOL aircraft developers, including AutoFlight, EHang, and Lilium.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Association Grows U.S. Membership
U.S. charter operators and other industry players are now the second-largest national group in the industry accreditation body after the UK.
