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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
NBAA Surveys Members on Drones for BVLOS Consultation
Business aviation group is preparing a response to FAA proposals
Aircraft
Italy’s Finance Police Orders Another Piaggio P.180 Avanti
The Guardia di Finanza now has a third Avanti aircraft on order
Engines
GE Invests $300 Million in Beta’s Hybrid-electric Propulsion Plans
New powertrains could support various civil and military aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Adds Zenith to TFE731 Engine Support Network
Channel Partner approval followed new investment by parent company Opul Jets
Rotorcraft
Western Australia Reboots Rescue Fleet with Three AW139s
Specially equipped Leonardo rotorcraft have replaced Bell 421EPs
Maintenance and Modifications
India Approves ExecuJet MRO Services To Support Falcon 6X
Dassault is set to deliver the first 6X to an operator in India
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Introduces Signature Membership Program
New prepaid charter plan covers Challenger 300 and Phenom 300 jets
Regulations and Government
FAA Grants Experimental Airworthiness Certification for Air One eVTOL
Air says the approval allows it to expand flight testing in the U.S.
Security
Fresh Funding Drives Osprey’s AI Use for Risk Management
Level Equity growth capital group invests $54 million in security specialist
Security
Jet Carrying EC President Jammed on Flight to Bulgaria
Falcon 900’s flight crew used maps to land at Plovdiv
Charter & Fractional
Skyfirst Plots Aircraft Management Growth Path
Paris-based operator says it prioritizes personalized service for owners
Regulations and Government
EBAA Launches Climbing Fast European Advocacy Platform
Website includes information for policymakers and industry data
Charter & Fractional
Blade Passenger Flights Now Part of Joby’s Air-taxi Plans
Blade’s medical flight operations are continuing under the name Strata Critical Medical
Airports
Avflight Installs Electric Chargers at Michigan Airports
FBO group has partnered with electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Chinese City Hefei Backs EHang’s Plans for VT30 eVTOL Aircraft
City officials have pledged up to around $210 million in investments and orders
Aircraft
Hyundai Seeks New Leadership for eVTOL Subsidiary Supernal
Jaiwon Shin is stepping down as Supernal’s CEO and head of Hyundai’s Advanced Air Mobility Division
Accidents
European Fatal Air Accidents Rise with Traffic Levels
EASA has published new data in its 2025 Annual Safety Review
Training and Workforce
VistaJet Approved for Evidence-based Pilot Training
Company says it is the first business aircraft operator approved for Baseline EBT
Charter & Fractional
Indonesian Helicopter Group Plans eVTOL Air-taxi Services
Whitesky Aviation says it may buy up to 30 of SkyDrive’s three-seat eVTOL vehicle
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Wheels Up Sells Three Safety Businesses to TrustFlight
Baines Simmons, Kenyon Emergency Services, and Redline Assured Security have been sold
Charter & Fractional
Saudi Arabia Clears VistaJet for Domestic Charter Flights
Dubai-based group claims it is the first foreign operator cleared to operate between Saudi cities
Aircraft
Vertiia Hydrogen-electric VTOL Aircraft Gets Government Support
AMSL Aero and partners have received a grant worth approximately $1.9 million
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Autonomous Flight Pioneer Merlin Seeks Capital through IPO
Merlin is combining its business with a special-purpose acquisition company called Bleichroeder
Security
RAF Fighters Intercept Business Jet En Route to London
Empire Aviation’s Global Express XRS landed at Stansted after a flight from Nice
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Eve Raising $230 Million To Support eVTOL Aircraft Development
Embraer spin-off is now publicly listed in both Brazil and the U.S.
Aircraft
What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?
Part 5 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis
Training and Workforce
Axis Improves Design of Full-flight Simulators
Changes include easier access for maintenance and more flexible manufacturing
Aircraft
Electra Set to Take Deposits for Ultra Short Hybrid-electric Aircraft
Blown-wing technology demonstrator conducted flight trials with Virginia Tech and Surf Air Mobility
FBOs
Signature FBOs Could Support Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis
Signature Aviation and Wisk Aero will partner in Houston, Los Angeles, and Miami
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Marks First H160 Delivery in China
Twin-engined model will be used mainly for offshore energy industry flights
