Charles Alcock
Managing Editor
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.
Latest from Charles Alcock
Airports
Operators Warned over Summer Restrictions in Athens
Parking times will be reduced and slot delays of at least an hour should be expected
Regulations and Government
China's Low-Altitude Economy Builds Path for eVTOL Air Taxi Services
Front-runners like EHang are starting with sightseeing and logistics flights
Charter & Fractional
Aircraft Owners Risk UK Bans for Flying Illegal Charters
Celebrity charter flight was deliberately filed as a private operation
Aircraft
Airbus Pushes For Increased Airliner Deliveries in 2025
Helicopter deliveries and orders were among the highlights of aerospace group's 2024 results
Aircraft
EBAA Releases EBACE Conference Details for Geneva Show
Three stages will include live discussions about aircraft operations, innovation, and business aviation news
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Pilatus Boosts Revenues, Responds to Supply-chain Issues
Swiss manufacturer delivered 153 aircraft in 2024, including PC-12s and PC-24s
Engines
ZeroAvia To Deliver Electric Propulsion for Jetcruzer 500E
Hydrogen-electric six-seater aircraft is targeted for 2028 service entry
Charter & Fractional
French Helicopter Operator Signs For Volocopter's VoloCity eVTOL
Sales agreement signed as German manufacturer seeks funding to avoid insolvency
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Eviation ‘Pauses‘ Alice Electric Aircraft While Seeking New Funds
30 staff at the Washington-based company were laid off last week
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Expands Asia Pac MRO Support at Melbourne Base
Enlarged and modernized Australian maintenance facility is set to open in early 2026
Airports
Collins Seeks Collaboration on Materials, Airport Ops and Navigation
Applications for Powered by Collins program close on May 16
Fuel
Ammonia Proposed as Fuel Source for Airport and Aircraft Power
Catalsys says on-site fuel production could more efficiently support electric power distribution
Aircraft
Wuhan Company Orders AutoFlight's CarryAll and Prosperity eVTOLs
Sales agreement covers a dozen CarryAll and Prosperity aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Archer Raises Capital To Exploit Military Demand for VTOL Aircraft
Meanwhile, ‘technical delays’ raise questions over efforts to relaunch Lilium’s eVTOL progradm
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Charter Flights Face Punitive Passenger Taxes in France
Rates applying from March 1 are up to 300% higher than previous passenger taxes
Aircraft
EASA Certification Clears E-Freighter for Global Operations
Conversion of E190 passenger airliner now certified by Brazilian, U.S., and European regulators
Regulations and Government
Japanese Regulator Confirms Certification Basis for SkyDrive eVTOL
Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has issued the G-1 document to the start-up
Rotorcraft
Lithuanian Start-up Takes New Approach to Emergency Air Mobility
Evacuation of Ukrainian troops from Mariupol inspired efforts to "reinvent helicopters"
Safety
EASA Adds Tasks to European Plan for Aviation Safety
New safety topics related to cybersecurity, ground handling, and VTOL aircraft
Aircraft
Airbus Admits Hydrogen Airliners Could Take Longer to Deliver
European aerospace group says it will not meet target of certifying a hydrogen-powered aircraft in 2035
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
AINsight: Business Aviation Outlook Shows Wider Transatlantic Gap
U.S. executives hail ‘Trump bump’ but acknowledge some cause for concern
Airports
Eve and Vertiport Partners Start eVTOL Sandbox Exercise in Brazil
PRS Aeroportos and VertiMob Infrastructure are supporting Eve Air Mobility
Operations
Argus Sees Weak European Bizav Traffic Growth in 2025
Business aircraft traffic at European airports is set to creep up by just 0.3% this year
Aircraft
Revenues Rise as Daher Chases Improved Productivity
France-based group is investing in recruitment and training to support growth
Environment
European Aviation Groups Demand Net-zero Policy Progress
Update to Destination 2050 Net Zero report includes new policy demands for European Commission
Regulations and Government
EBAA Leader: Attacks on Bizav Stifle European Growth
Environmental protestors blockaded the entrances to the Corporate Jet Investor conference in London
Engines
EASA Certifies Safran's 125-Kilowatt EngineUs 100 Electric Motor
Approval process took four years and established the European agency's special condition
Fuel
UK Expands Work To Launch Hydrogen-powered Air Transport
Civil Aviation Authority has launched the second round of its Hydrogen Challenge
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Pipistrel Flies Nuuva V300 Multi-role Drone for the First Time
Remotely monitored autonomous aircraft will have a payload of 600 pounds and range of 300 nm
Aircraft
EBACE Show Will Not Feature Aircraft on Static Display
EBAA says all exhibits will be indoors and with an improved conference schedule
