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
China Approves Embraer's E190-E2 Airliner At Zhuhai Airshow
This week the Civil Aviation Administration of China issued type certificates to ATR and Embraer, as Boeing's 737 Max remains grounded in the country.
Accidents
SJ-182 Crash Highlights Throttle Failure and Crew Error
Indonesian air accident investigators published their final report into Sriwijaya Air's fatal accident in January 2021 involving a Boeing 737-500 aircraft.
FutureFlight
Vertical Aerospace Prepares To Expand eVTOL Aircraft Flight Testing
The company is currently employing ground power for tethered hover trials as it prepares to start using Rolls-Royce's new electric propulsion system in untethered flight tests.
FutureFlight
Vertiport Testbed Opens for Paris Air Mobility Development Project
Skyports has installed a vertiport at the Paris-area Pointoise-Cormeilles Airport to support the Re.Invent Air Mobility project. That project intends to launch eVTOL air services during the 2024 Olympic Games, which will be hosted by the French capital.
FutureFlight On The Radar
FAA Reveals eVTOL Airworthiness Criteria in Proposed Type Certification Basis for Joby's Aircraft
The U.S. air safety regulator published proposals for type certifying eVTOL aircraft and has given stakeholders until December 8 to comment on its plans.
Aircraft
Chinese Regulator Approves ATR 42-600 Regional Airliner
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has opened the door for the European airframer to re-enter the Chinese air transport market.
FutureFlight
Swiss Start-up Unveils Plans and Seeks Backers for Electric Seaplane
Jekta says its PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft would have a range of up to around 150 kilometers and would support new, cost-effective air connections between communities located near seas, lakes, and rivers.
Accidents
Fatalities Confirmed After Airliner Crashes in Africa's Lake Victoria
An ATR42-500 twin turboprop operated by Precision Air crashed on approach to Bukoba Airport in Tanzania, killing 19 of the 43 people on board.
FutureFlight
Medical Delivery Group Signs Up as U.S. Launch Operator for Aero2 Drone
Air Methods' uncrewed aircraft subsidiary Spright has agreed to buy up to 140 of the Aero2 tiltwing models being developed by Swiss start-up Dufour Aerospace.
FutureFlight
Vertiia eVTOL Aircraft's Developers Seek To Maximize Range and Cost-efficient Operations
AMSL is working on a distinctive design that it says will meet the air transportation needs of a large and diverse country like Australia.
FutureFlight
Aircraft Finance and Leasing Group Signs for Cranfield's Hydrogen-powered Islanders
The Monte group has added Cranfield Aerospace's planned conversion of the Britten-Norman Islander to a prospective portfolio that could also include electrified versions of the Cessna Caravan and the Dornier 228 regional aircraft.
FutureFlight On The Radar
UK Study Charts How eVTOL and eSTOL Aircraft Could Transform Public Transportation
UK Research and Innovation commissioned EAMaven to examine the business case for 20 prospective advanced air mobility routes in 20 British cities and regions.
FutureFlight
VoltAero Secures €32 Million and Production Partner for Hybrid-electric Cassio Aircraft
Through a Series B funding round, the French start-up has raised cash to support plans for its family of fixed-wing regional aircraft.
FutureFlight
Textron eAviation Wants to Lead Mainstream Business Aviation to an Advanced Air Mobility Future
Along with Embraer, the U.S. group is the only established private aircraft maker to so far embrace electric and autonomous technology.
Aircraft
Tecnam Opens Order Book for P2012 STOL Aircraft
The Italian manufacturer says the new variant of the Traveller piston twin meets all the latest requirements for short takeoff and landing performance.
Aircraft
Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Point To Bizav's Future
Developers of new eVTOL and eSTOL aircraft got a lot of attention at this week's NBAA-BACE.
Aircraft
Parker Sees New Electric Aircraft as Technology Hotbed
Parker Aerospace has expanded its capabilities in sustainable aviation technology following its recent acquisition of Meggitt.
Aircraft
BAE Develops Flight Controls for Supernal eVTOL
Aerospace group BAE is designing a lightweight, fly-by-wire system for the five-seat eVTOL vehicle being developed by Hyundai Motor subsidiary Supernal.
FutureFlight
Welojets Plans to Deploy Electra's eSTOL Aircraft For Charter Flights
The operator signed a letter of intent to add 32 of Electra's eSTOL aircraft to its private charter fleet to serve customers mainly in Europe and Latin America.
Aircraft
Charter Group Welojets Plans To Operate Electra eSTOL
Private charter operator Welojets became the latest prospective customer for Electra's nine-passenger hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
Daher Sees Hybrid Electric Aircraft Later in Decade
The French company is preparing to start flights with its Eco Pulse hybrid-electric technology demonstrator and will then decide how to use the technology.
Aircraft
Textron Powers Up Advanced Air Mobility Portfolio
Textron Aviation is building a strong portfolio of new electric and autonomous aircraft, including the redesigned Nexus eVTOL model.
Aircraft
Boeing Pushes Zero-impact over Zero Emissions
Boeing's chief strategy officer Marc Allen sees a limited role for hydrogen propulsion in aviation's green future and won't reverse supersonic withdrawal.
Aircraft
Supernal eVTOL To Feature Honeywell Anthem Flight Deck
Honeywell's cloud-based integrated flight deck allows pilots to access data and software online and should also support a transition to autonomous flight.
FutureFlight
Supernal Names Avionics and Controls Partners For eVTOL Aircraft
Honeywell Aerospace will supply its new Anthem integrated flight deck for the five seat vehicle and BAE Systems is develop a fly-by-wire flight control system.
FutureFlight
Supernal Selects eVTOL Aircraft Flight Deck and Flight Control Partners
Honeywell Aerospace will provide its Anthem integrated flight deck and BAE Systems is developing fly-by-wire flight control systems.
Accidents
Challenger Crew Did Not Go Around After Warning
The captain pressed ahead with landing a Challenger at Oxford Airport, ignoring the requirement for a go-around after a high rate of descent warning.
FutureFlight
More Payload and Lower Costs Could Unlock the Potential of the Autonomous Rhaegal Freighter
Sabrewing plans to use Safran's Ardiden 3 turboshaft engine as part of a hybrid-electric powertrain that could deliver 1,000 nautical mile range with loads of up to 5,400 pounds.
FutureFlight On The Radar
Berg Insight Report Predicts More Gradual Ramp-up for Electric Aircraft
A report from the Swedish market research group charts the anticipated scaling up in deliveries of new aircraft in the commercial and private sectors.
FutureFlight On The Radar
Pentagon Seeks Information on eVTOL Aircraft Cost Benefits
As part of the U.S. Air Force's Agility Prime program to assess how new types of aircraft could be enlisted for military operations, the Department for Defense has issued a new request for information.
