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
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.
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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.
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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
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
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
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
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.
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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.
FutureFlight
Eve and Skyway Will Integrate Air Traffic Management and Vertiport Navigation Services
The eVTOL aircraft developer is looking to offer an agnostic urban air traffic management platform that multiple vehicle types and operators could use.
Airlines
Airbus and Air France Deny Criminal Manslaughter Charges
More than 10 years after investigators reported on the fatal crash of Air France flight AF447, the airline and Airbus are facing manslaughter charges.
FutureFlight
UK Aircraft Modification Group Pivots to Help Bring New Aviation Technology to Market
Marshall Aerospace has formed a business unit called Futureworx that is acting as a systems and service integrator in the advanced air mobility sector, focusing on areas such as autonomous flight and hydrogen propulsion.
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Delta Backs Joby with Investment and Plans for Airport Rides for Passengers
The U.S. airline will invest up to $200 million in the eVTOL aircraft developer, and its customers will have exclusive access to "home-to-airport transportation" starting in New York and Los Angeles.
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EU Air Mobility Demonstration in Spain Concludes with EHang eVTOL Flight Tests
The Chinese eVTOL aircraft developer is one of 16 participants in in the European Union’s Air Mobility Urban–Large Experimental Demonstration, which is part of efforts to safely integrate new aircraft into urban airspace.
Airlines
UK Regional Airline Loganair Seeks New Owners
The Scotland-based carrier serves around 40 destinations across the UK and Scandinavia with a fleet of 44 aircraft.
FutureFlight
FutureFlight Witnesses Eviation's Alice Electric Aircraft Making Its First Flight
The long-awaited start to Alice's flight test campaign last just eight minutes, but the day also brought significant news about reduced range expectations and more time needed to complete type certification.
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4D Mapping Plots Advanced Air Mobility Routes through Korean City
MintAir and partners have developed a four-dimensional map of Seongnam, a Seoul suburb, to show how uncrewed air vehicles and piloted eVTOL vehicles could safely operate urban and regional flights.
FutureFlight On The Radar
Report Focuses on Asia-Pacific's Advanced Air Mobility Sector
Global Sky Media has profiled 19 eVTOL aircraft manufacturers with roots in the region, with many of the key players in China, Japan, South Korea, and, recently, Australia.
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Aerostructures Group Ruag Backs Dufour's Aero2 UAV Project
The Swiss companies will work to develop the cargo-carrying uncrewed air vehicle in a partnership that may later extend to other eVTOL aircraft projects.
