Charles Alcock
Managing Editor
Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, 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 the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.
Latest from Charles Alcock
FutureFlight On The Radar
Lilium Jet Founder Preaches the Green Gospel of Urban Air Mobility
Lilium Jet founder Daniel Wiegand underlined how urban air mobility will make aviation more environmentally sustainable.
FutureFlight On The Radar
Lilium Jet Founder Daniel Wiegand Opens Up on eVTOL Pioneer's Business Plan
Lilium Jet founder Daniel Wiegand on how he got into the eVTOL sector.
Aircraft
UK Backs Hybrid-electric Re-engining of Britten-Norman Islander
A UK project is developing a hybrid-electric modification for the Britten-Norman Islander.
Avionics
Honeywell Invests in Artificial Intelligence Specialist Daedalean
Honeywell will support Daedalean's work to develop AI-based cockpit technology to support autonomous flight operations.
Aircraft
Emirates Signs $8.8 Billion Deal For 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Emirates is to take 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in place of an equivalent number of 777Xs, but says it will operate both types
FutureFlight
Honeywell Invests in Artificial Intelligence Pioneer Daedalean
Honeywell is teaming with Daedalean to develop AI-based flight control systems.
FutureFlight
Boeing NeXt Says PAV Test Flights Will Resume in Early 2020
Boeing's Aurora Flight Sciences subsidiary is close to resuming test flights with the Passenger Air Vehicle.
FutureFlight
Falcon Aviation Unveils Plans for Urban Air Mobility Terminals in the UAE
Falcon Aviation may bring Leonardo's AW609 tiltrotor into its fleet.
FutureFlight On The Radar
Vertical Flight Society and Aviation Trade Groups Seek Ongoing Support for eVTOL Development From Trump Administration
Aviation industry groups seek to encourage the Trump Administration to take further steps to boost eVTOL aircraft and urban air mobility.
FutureFlight On The Radar
NEXA Report Identifies $318 Billion Urban Air Mobility Market Across 74 World Cities
A new report projects the value of the market for eVTOL aircraft at $318 billion between 2020 and 2040.
Aircraft
Urban Air Mobility Advances Fast: Will Dubai Be Part of Its Future?
Up to 200 new aircraft programs are being advanced in the gold rush towards urban air mobility.
FutureFlight
Uber Urges FAA to Rethink Safety Certification for Urban Air Mobility
Uber is concerned that aircraft manufacturers don't get any credit with regulators for adding extra layers of safety
FutureFlight
Eviation Uses Dassault Software To Fast-Track Alice's Service Entry
Eviation is using Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE digital platform to design and develop its electric aircraft.
FutureFlight
Are Parachutes the Right Safety Backstop for VTOL Aircraft Safety Redundancy?
Transcend's Vy 400 tiltrotor aircraft will feature a parachute system to help it land safely in the event of an emergency.
FutureFlight
Aviation Industry Associations are Taking a Leading Role in the Birth of Urban Air Mobility
Aviation industry trade groups are working together to build the future for urban air mobility
FutureFlight
Workhorse To Sell SureFly eVTOL Program to Moog
Moog is paying $4 million to take on Workhorse's SureFly eVTOL program.
FutureFlight
Bye Aerospace and Battery Developer Oxis Work to Boost Flight Times
Oxis says its lithium-sulfur batteries will support a 50 to 100 percent increase in how long electric aircraft can fly.
FutureFlight
Community Air Mobility Initiative Formed To Shape Urban Air Mobility Policy
The Community Air Mobility Initiative aims to work directly with local and state officials as well as focus on public education.
Aircraft
Bye Aero, Oxis Work To Boost Electric Aircraft Flight Times
Oxis Energy believes its lithium-sulfur batteries could increase flight endurance times for electric aircraft by between 50 and 100 percent
Rotorcraft
Offshore Helicopter Market Sees Some Sign of Recovery
Demand for offshore helicopter services is improving, but it could take more time for contract rates to improve for operators
FutureFlight
eVTOL Startup EHang Prepares for Nasdaq Share Offering
EHang is seeking to raise $100 million from a Nasdaq IPO to support its eVTOL aircraft programs
FutureFlight On The Radar
EHang's SEC Filing for Nasdaq IPO Sheds Light on Risks Facing eVTOL Pioneers
EHang is the first eVTOL start up company to go public with an IPO on Wall Street
FutureFlight On The Radar
UK Labour Party Considers Demand for Electric-only Private AIrcraft Flights
A report by UK environmental groups Fellow Travellers and Commonwealth called for a ban on private jets from 2025.
Aircraft
UK Labour Party Mulls Ban on Fossil Fuels for Bizcraft
A new report calling for a ban on fossil fuel-powered private aircraft from UK airports from 2025 is being considered by the UK Labour Party
Aircraft
eVTOL Startup EHang Prepares for Nasdaq Share Offering
EHang is seeking to raise $100 million from a Nasdaq IPO to support its eVTOL aircraft programs
Aircraft
Volocopter Launches VoloDrone eVTOL Freight Aircraft
Volocopter has added standardized rail attachment system to its VoloCity eVTOL aircraft to transform it into the new VoloDrone freight-carrying model.
Rotorcraft
New-format Vertical Flight Expo To Open at Farnborough
The Vertical Flight Expo promises a trade show focused on more than just helicopters, by incorporating unmanned aircraft and urban air mobility.
Aircraft
XTI Reaches Terms on New Investment in TriFan 600 eVTOL
XTI stands to receive up to $29 million in new investment for its TriFan 600 eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
Jet Edge Expand Management Fleet with BBJs
Jet Edge's Boeing Business Jets can be charted for $14,000 per hour.
Aircraft
Lilium Jet eVTOL Completes First Phase of Flight Testing
Lilium Jet has finished the first phase of flight testing and says it is on track to complete certification of its eVTOL aircraft in 2025.
