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
ATC
NASA Uses PC-12 for Advanced Air Mobility Flight Trials
NASA is utilizing a PC-12 to test cell tower signal strength in the greater Cleveland area to assess communications infrastructure for eVTOL aircraft.
Safety
MedAire Boosts London Medical and Safety Support Team
Risk management group MedAire has trained its UK team to mirror the level of support available to operators from its Global Response Center in Phoenix.
FutureFlight On The Radar
Aviation's Unprecedented Demand For Electricity Tests Power System Experts
TE Connectivity is supporting developers of new electric aircraft to ensure they can safely and efficiently deploy the power they need as voltage rates reach new highs for the aviation sector.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Capital Costs and Skills Shortage Challenge UK Aerospace
The country's ADS trade association says members are struggling to invest due to high interest rates and inflation, as Brexit headaches continue.
FutureFlight
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Airports
Sirio Opens Maintenance Hangar at Milan Linate Airport
The facility developed with SEA Prime will support the MRO group's sister company Flexjet and is the 11th business aviation hangar at the Italian airport.
Aircraft
Private Wings Signs as Launch Customer for D328eco
Private Wings was attracted to the D328eco turboprop by Deutsche Aircraft's goal of a 95 percent cut in CO2 emissions by using power-to-liquid fuel.
FutureFlight
Alton's Experts Say Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Face Obstacles to Delivering on Bold Promises
The consultancy is supporting manufacturers, operators, airports, and other stakeholders in completing key tasks leading to the launch of new air services.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Collins Distributes Inmarsat's SwiftJet Connectivity
Inmarsat says the new L-band-based SwiftJet service will provide inflight connectivity with maximum connection speeds of 2.6 Mbps.
Engines
EASA Seeks To Make ETOPS Rules Clearer, More Consistent
The European air safety agency is proposing to incorporate most aspects of ICAO requirements for extended diversion time operations into its regulations.
Aircraft
Aura Aero Wants to Electrify Flight Training and Regional Airlines
The French start-up is developing an all-electric training aircraft called the Integral E as well as a 19-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner.
FutureFlight
Aura Aero Unveils Redesigned Hybrid-Electric Regional Airliner Building on Progress With Electric Trainer
The French start-up is developing an all-electric Integral E flight training aircraft and a 19-seater commuter that it says will halve current operating costs.
FutureFlight
Monte Plans to Add Eviation's All-electric Alice Aircraft to Its Leasing Portfolio
The UK company will offer regional airline operators finance or lease terms for the nine-passenger aircraft expected to gain type certification in 2027.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Assoc Expands Broker Qualification Training
The industry group held its first training session outside the UK, staging an event for 28 industry professionals from 10 different countries.
Charter & Fractional
Charter Booking Platform Gemini Wings Expands Services
The Czech-based company leases spare capacity from aircraft owners and operators, guaranteeing payment for days when jets are available.
FutureFlight
FlightSafety Will Train Lilium Jet eVTOL Aircraft Pilots
The training specialist is also making a preliminary eSim device representing the vehicle's cockpit that engineers can use for development and certification work.
Aircraft
Honda Adds Jet Sales Representatives in Southeast Asia
Forth Corporation in Bangkok and WingsOverAsia in Singapore will seek new HondaJet customers in 10 countries across the region.
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.
Aircraft
Receivership Commissioners Seek More Bids for Piaggio
Several attempts have been made to find a new owner for the maker of the Avanti Evo aircraft, since the company entered bankruptcy protection in 2019.
Maintenance and Modifications
Marshall Trains New Talent for UK Aircraft Support Roles
Marshall Skills Academy is about to start training 70 apprentices for its own MRO business, as well as for Bombardier's UK service center at Biggin Hill.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Founder Kenny Dichter Steps Down as CEO
Dichter will retain a seat on the board, with CFO Todd Smith taking over as CEO and current board member Ravi Thakran appointed as executive chairman.
Environment
Vertical Vx4 eVTOL Certification Pushed To Late 2026
Citing regulatory requirements, Vertical Aerospace pushed certification of its VX-4 eVTOL by 12 months to late 2026.
FutureFlight
Honeywell Publishes Advanced Air Mobility Certification Guidance and Backs New Green Seaplane
This week, the aerospace group, which produces propulsion and avionics systems, agreed to help Swiss start-up Jekta to develop its planned electric amphibious aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
JetMembership Tempts Rivals' Clients With Cost Savings
The flight booking platform is targeting customers with private aviation programs including WheelsUp, NetJets, XO, VistaJet, Flexjet, and Sentient Jet.
FutureFlight On The Radar
EASA Consults on Proposals to Regulate Noise From eVTOL Aircraft
The European aviation safety agency is giving stakeholders until June 15 to respond to its Environmental Protection Technical Specifications.
FutureFlight
Cormorant Evaluates Wood as the Basis for a More Environmentally Sustainable Seaplane
Sitka spruce trees growing in coastal areas of western Canada could be used to make substantial parts of the wings and airframe for a new amphibious aircraft.
FutureFlight
Vertical Pushes Back Type Certification Target Date for VX4 eVTOL Aircraft to Late 2026
A letter to shareholders says technical issues relating to the certification process are the main reason for the delay, but the company's first-quarter balance sheet shows depleted cash reserves.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Pilots To Picket Berkshire Hathaway Meeting
NetJets pilot union organized a picket of the annual shareholders meeting of NetJets's parent company Berkshire Hathaway to protest pay and conditions.
FutureFlight
Car Designers Are Defining the Look and Feel of eVTOL Aircraft
Supernal has received international recognition for the design of the cabin for its SA-1 eVTOL vehicle.
FutureFlight
FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup
A summary 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.
