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
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
Maintenance and Modifications
Falcon Completes Major Inspection for Global Express XRS
Work included repairs to corrosion damage in the wing and dry bay
Training and Workforce
Air Charter Group Expands Talent Pool with Internships
Biggin Hill Airport hosted a week-long training program for aspiring industry professionals
Charter & Fractional
Bristow and Beta Start Testing Electric Aircraft Routes in Norway
Flights could connect the coastal cities Bergen and Stavanger
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Archer Boosts Defense Capability with Overair IP and Composites Facility
Acquisitions build on military aircraft joint venture with Anduril
Avionics
Drone Developer Destinus Acquires AI Pioneer Daedalean
Destinus has put plans for a hydrogen-powered hypersonic aircraft on hold
Accidents
UK’s Birmingham Airport Closed after B200 Emergency Landing
Crew and passenger escape unharmed after landing on failed main gear
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Losses Reduced with Slight Q2 Revenue Dip
Private flight provider plans $50 million in further cost cutting
Aircraft
What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?
Part 4 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
NASA Teams With Reliable Robotics On Large UAS Airspace Integration
Partnership builds on previous work on detect and avoid technology
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Opens Central Florida Falcon MRO Center
New Melbourne facility includes a paint shop and aircraft modifications capability
Aircraft
Eve Evaluates Alternative Beta Motors for eVTOL Aircraft
Beta Technologies’ propulsion system could replace motors developed by Nidec
Charter & Fractional
Sale of Blade’s Pax Ops Set To Boost Medical Division
Medical flight revenues are growing faster than passenger operations
Airlines
Japanese Airline ANA Expands eVTOL Air Taxi Alliance with Joby
Joby will fly its four-passenger eVTOL aircraft at the Expo 2025 event in Osaka this October
Engines
Rolls-Royce Files Pearl 10X Engine Certification Data
All major testing for Falcon 10X’s turbofans is now complete
Charter & Fractional
Joby Buys Blade Passenger Operation for eVTOL Air-taxi Service
eVTOL aircraft developer acquires infrastructure and customer base
Aircraft
Aciturri Signs To Make Airframes for Vertical’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
Scope of production package covers the wing, empennage, pylons, and fuselage
Regulations and Government
FAA Clears eVTOL Certification Path with Powered-lift Rules
Frontrunners Joby, Archer, and Beta have all welcomed the recent publication of a new advisory circular
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
EHang Conducts Cargo Delivery Service Demo with VT-20 Autonomous eVTOL
Flights connecting Zhuhai and Guangzhou carried seafood and medical samples
FBOs
Jet Aviation Acquires AstonSky FBO at Paris Le Bourget
Acquisition means business aviation services group now has 31 FBOs worldwide
Fuel
Waste Carbon to SAF Process Touted as Cost Breakthrough
UK start-up's CEO Andrew Symes expresses concern over deprioritizing aviation decarbonization
Aircraft
EBACE Show to Alternate Between Geneva and Other Cities
A static display of aircraft will return for the 2026 show
