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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The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has contracted with Jaunt Air Mobility to develop an&nbsp;Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) solution for electric aircraft. Under a small business technology transfer contract announced this week, the eVTOL aircraft developer will aim to create&nbsp;a system that combines&nbsp;XFC power electronics and battery cooling with a means for operators to manage how batteries are recharged, whether while installed in the aircraft or in a storage depot.
Texas-based Jaunt is working on the project with BAE Systems and Binghamton University in New York. The partners will aim to create a commercially viable charging system that can be brought to market.
BAE’s Controls and Avionics Solutions division is developing an energy management system for Jaunt’s family of eVTOL aircraft and the group has significant experience in providing commercial recharging infrastructure for other industries. The Binghamton engineering team has conducted extensive research into high-power, high-voltage charging solutions to match the increased range of voltage, security, and safety requirements for aviation applications.
According to Jaunt CEO Martin Peryea, no standardized charging solutions are currently available in the aerospace sector. He said that having an XFC solution is a key enabler to making electric aircraft viable in commercial operations where fast turnarounds will be required between flights.
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Charles Alcock

New eVTOL aircraft like Jaunt's Journey model will need to have their batteries recharged rapidly to be commercially viable in responding to demand for fast-turnaround flights. (Image: Jaunt Air Mobility)

U.S. Air Force Tasks Jaunt and BAE to Find Extreme Fast Charging Solution

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