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
Aircraft
Wisk's eVTOL Air Taxi To Navigate with Safran's SkyNaute
Safran's SkyNaute inertial navigation system will support Wisk's plans to operate its eVTOL aircraft autonomously, with no pilot on board.
Engines
MTU Will Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Regional Airliners
German aircraft engine maker MTU is working with its new electric motor subsidiary EmoSys to bring its Flying Fuel Cell powertrain to market in 2030.
Aircraft
Electric VTOL Upstarts Take Center Stage in City of Light
In a historic moment, Volocopter's eVTOL aircraft opened the flying display, silently demonstrating how these vehicles could transform crowded cities.
Engines
Collins Generator Will Meet Rising Military Power Needs
Collins Aerospace's 1-MW electric generator will help the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory meet future aircraft requirements.
FutureFlight
Lilium Enters China Market As Heli-Eastern Agrees to Buy 100 eVTOL Aircraft
Lilium has announced its first purchase agreement with a Chinese operator, as well as plans to open a regional headquarters in China.
Aircraft
Leasing Group Plans To Add Alice Electric Aircraft to Portfolio
Aeroleasing signed a letter of intent covering the planned purchase of up to 50 Eviation Alice electric aircraft.
Engines
H2Fly Launches Higher Performance Hydrogen Fuel Cells
German propulsion pioneer H2Fly says the H175 family of fuel cells could power both new and existing aircraft carrying between 20 and 80 passengers.
Aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft Confirms Supply Chain Plan for D328eco
Thyssenkrupp Aerospace will manage the ordering and distribution of parts for the D328eco regional airliner being developed by Deutsche Aircraft.
Aircraft
Hydrogen Business Jet Could Turn Private Aviation Green
French start-up Beyond Aero said its hydrogen-fuel-based propulsion system will support range of up to 800 nm while carrying four passengers.
Aircraft
Future Fliers Flock to Paris
This week many Paris Air Show visitors will get their first glimpse of new eVTOL aircraft designed to transform how people and things move around cities.
Aircraft
Aviation Chases Carbon Cutting Quantum Leap
With climate change metrics intensifying, air transport has a mountain to climb to achieve the legally-binding net-zero carbon requirement in 2050.
Aircraft
Spirit To Build Composite Fuselage for Honda's New Light Jet
Spirit is adding to its aerostructures portfolio, which already includes Bombardier's business jets and various Airbus and Boeing airliners.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
UK Pavilion Features Strong Showing From Tech Start-ups
As it wrestles with a challenging economic environment, the UK's aerospace and defense companies have flocked to the 2023 Paris Air Show in large numbers.
Avionics
High-voltage Electric Aircraft Need Improved Connectors
TE Connectivity is displaying a wide array of high-voltage connectors for new eVTOL aircraft.
FutureFlight
eVTOL Aircraft Make the Case For Advanced Air Mobility At the Paris Air Show
Volocopter's 2X eVTOL technology demonstrator opened the daily flying display, demonstrating the low noise levels it is hoped will make the new aircraft acceptable in cities.
Aircraft
GKN Spends Big to Chase NetZero Technology Leadership Role
UK aerospace group GKM wants to be a key enabler of the aviation industry's commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Aircraft
CFM Could Spool Up Rise Engine Tech Demonstrator By 2025
The alliance between Safran and GE is ordering hardware to keep up the development pace with the open-fan engine that could power new narrowbody aircraft.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
GIFAS Picks Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace General As New Leader
Former fighter pilot Frédéric Parisot will become managing director of French aerospace and defense industry group on August 1.
FutureFlight
Vertiport Developer Calls for Advanced Air Mobility Investors To See Beyond Short-term Returns
SkyScape is planning for networks of vertiports across the Asia-Pacific region, starting in Japan and South Korea.
Aircraft
Pipistrel Names Absolute Aviation as African Distributor
Pipistrel expands its presence in Africa with the appointment of Absolute Aviation as a distributer.
Aircraft
Norway's Elfly Launches Noemi All-electric Seaplane
Norwegian start-up Elfly says its all-electric seaplane can meet the country's impending ban on fossil fuel domestic flights.
Aircraft
Clean Aviation Projects Point to a Hydrogen Regional Airliner
Companies including Honeywell, Textron-subsidiary Pipistrel, Collins and Safran have taken lead roles in multiple European Union-backed developments.
Aircraft
Tecnam and Rolls-Royce Scrap P-Volt Electric Aircraft
Current battery technology is not cost-effective for commercial flight operations due to useful life limits, according to Tecnam and Rolls-Royce.
FutureFlight
Tecnam and Rolls-Royce Drop Plans for All-electric P-Volt Commuter Aircraft
Rolls-Royce says it will now prioritize work on a new hybrid-electric propulsion system for regional airliners, while still supplying the electric propulsion system for Vertical Aerospace's VX4 eVTOL vehicle.
FutureFlight
FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
A weekly roundup of significant milestones and achievements from companies and organizations working to transform aviation with new types of aircraft, propulsion systems, flight controls, and business models.
FutureFlight
Conscious Aerospace Steps Up Work on Liquid Hydrogen Propulsion for Regional Airliners
The Dutch start-up is working with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada to convert a Dash 8 Series 300 aircraft to use its Hydrogen Aircraft Powertrain and Storage System.
FutureFlight On The Radar
FAA Seeks Comments On eVTOL Pilot Training Requirements
The U.S. air safety regulator has issued proposals covering training requirements for pilots of new powered-lift aircraft.
FutureFlight
United Airlines and Eve Plan eVTOL Air Taxi Services in San Francisco
Eve expects its four-passenger eVTOL aircraft to be certified and ready to enter service in 2026.
Aircraft
Electra Unveils Blown-lift eSTOL Technology Demonstrator
Electra is preparing to start flight testing a technology demonstrator for its nine-passenger, hybrid-electric, ultra-short-takeoff-and landing aircraft.
Aircraft
Piaggio Receivership Commissioners Extend Sale Deadline
Prospective buyers for aircraft manufacturer Piaggio now have an extra week to submit expressions of interest, with the deadline extended to June 19.
