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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Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia has become the latest location for the electric recharging stations Beta Technologies has developed for eVTOL aircraft, such as&nbsp;its <a href="https://www.futureflight.aero/aircraft-program/beta-evtol">Alia 250</a> model. The manufacturer unveiled the new facility, which is the first of its type in the Southeast U.S., on March 22 in partnership with Georgia Power.
Four charging stations have been installed in Augusta, one inside the airfield fence and three in the short-term and general aviation parking lots. The airside charging station supports fast charging up to 350 kW and is compatible with multiple eVTOL aircraft designs, while the dual-port units in the airport’s parking areas can also support electric ground vehicles. 
Beta has now installed charging stations at <a href="https://www.futureflight.aero/news-article/2022-12-19/beta-makes-second-cross-country-evtol-flight-charging-infrastructure">10 locations in the U.S.</a> and has <a href="https://www.futureflight.aero/news-article/2022-09-13/new-beta-app-gives-access-growing-network-electric-vehicle-charging">developed an app</a> to help operators use these. The <a href="https://www.futureflight.aero/news-article/2022-04-20/beta-secures-375-million-support-development-alia-250-evtol-aircraft-and">Vermont-based company</a> has more than 50 other installations either going through the permitting process or under construction at other locations along the U.S. East Coast.
“We’ve seen nearly every mode of transportation go electric over the past decade, and aviation is next,” said Nate Ward, a Beta Technologies team member. “To support this shift to electrification, we need to make sure charging infrastructure is as reliable and accessible as possible. We are thrilled to have forward-looking partners like the Augusta Regional Airport and Georgia Power invest in this infrastructure that will support operations today and for generations to come.”
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Charles Alcock

Beta Technologies is installing a network of charging stations for electric ground and air vehicles, with its latest location being Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia. (Image: Beta Technologies)

Beta Installs First Electric Aircraft Recharging Station in Southeast U.S.

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