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.

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F&amp;E Aircraft Maintenance (FEAM Aero) has agreed to provide support for SkyDrive’s three-seat SD-05 eVTOL aircraft. The <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2024-08-29/skydrive-attracts-55-million-new-funding-evtol-aircraft">Japanese start-up</a> announced the partnership with the independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul group on Wednesday as part of its preparations to start delivering the all-electric model in 2026 to prospective customers in the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam.
Miami-based FEAM has a network of 52 line stations in the U.S. and Europe, supporting airlines and private aircraft operators. Most of its work is focused on supporting Airbus and Boeing narrow- and widebodies, as well as several regional airliner types.
In the U.S., SkyDrive has agreements with <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2024-03-15/bravo-air-plans-operate-skydrive-evtol-aircraft">private charter flight operator Bravo Air</a>, which intends to operate up to five of the SD-05s from its base at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia. The manufacturer also has a provisional sales agreement with South Carolina-based charter operator Austin Aviation.
According to SkyDrive CEO Tomohiro Fukuzawa, the partnership with FEAM Aero will support its plans to launch commercial operations in the southeastern U.S., and later at regional airports across the country. The SD-05 is intended for short flights of up to 10 miles.
“This partnership marks another significant milestone for FEAM Aero as we continue expanding our role in the rapidly evolving advanced air mobility industry—a field we believe will be revolutionized by eVTOL technology,” said FEAM president Cam Murphy.

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