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
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Beta Set for IPO with Plans for More Electric Aircraft
U.S. start-up shares plans to expand its portfolio
Rotorcraft
UK Air Ambulance Services Demand Operational Reforms
Emergency air services group joins calls for the UK to readopt EGNOS navigation
Fuel
Airlines and Safran Back New SAF Production Process
A Series B funding round raised $28 million for the Oxford University start-up
Engines
General Dynamics Enlists Beta for Undersea Vehicle Propulsion
Alliance with the U.S. defense giant follows a recent investment in Beta by GE Aerospace
Charter & Fractional
Luminair Takes Delivery of First of Three Falcon 900LXs
German charter start-up intends to operate a fleet of 40 jets
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation’s Cirrus Cabin Concept Wins Design Award
Design was honored in the aviation category of the recent 2025 Elite Awards
Environment
Gen Z, Millennials Join Forces To Decarbonize Aviation
The Emerging Leaders in Sustainable Aviation was launched at the ICAO General Assembly
Airlines
Alaskan Cargo Carrier Orders Beta's CX300 Electric Aircraft
The operator serves 73 remote communities across Alaska, including native tribes
Airlines
Scotland Considers Electric Seagliders to Replace Aging Ferries
The 12-passenger Viceroy could connect island and highland communities
Operations
Optirise Ops Software Now Integrated with Skylegs FMS
Combined platforms aim to improve efficiency of business aircraft operations
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Industry Relieved over Zero-rated EU Aerospace Tariffs
However, tariffs remain in place with aerospace sectors in Brazil and Switzerland
Training and Workforce
Farnborough Airport Boosts Operations Training Course
20 places are available for the next course, which starts in November
Avionics
GE Teams With Merlin to Combine Autonomous Autopilot with FMS
Partnership is focused on achieving single-pilot operations for legacy aircraft
Aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft Backs Vaeridion's Electric Regional Airliner Work
Bavarian companies agree to collaborate with research and technology projects
Rotorcraft
CHC Boosts Offshore Operations with New Brazil Hangar
Facility is at Farol de São Tomé Heliport near Rio de Janeiro
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Advances XA103 Engine For USAF Next-Gen Propulsion
RTX subsidiary is vying with GE for Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program
Security
Drone Incursions Disrupt Flights in Copenhagen and Oslo
More than 30 flights into Denmark’s main airport had to be diverted
Aircraft
Dassault Inaugurates Falcon and Rafale Factory at Cergy
New facility has replaced the French group’s outdated Argenteuil site
Rotorcraft
Blade To Facilitate Ryder Cup Helicopter Shuttle Flights
Joby subsidiary will also show case its owner’s eVTOL air taxi
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
AAMG Edges Closer to Buying Lilium's eVTOL Assets and IP
Electric aircraft maker Vaeridion is already buying Lilium's battery facility
Aircraft
Ascendance Launches Hybrid-Electric Aviation Partnership in Malaysia
Memorandums of understanding cover its Atea VTOL aircraft and the Sterna propulsion system
Aircraft
Aero Asia Show Expands Horizons Beyond General Aviation
November 2025 event in Zhuhai will also focus on China’s low-altitude economy
Aircraft
Oman Will Assess Use Cases For Odys' Laila Hybrid-Electric VTOL
Full-scale, pre-production aircraft is set to start test flights
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Kawasaki Will Develop Piston Engine For Black Swan Cargo UAV
Partnership may lead to a Japanese production line for the drone
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Reports Flurry of MRO Work on Multiple Bizjets
The group's facilities in Switzerland and Turkey have been busy in recent months
Maintenance and Modifications
UAE Clears Falcon Technic for Global 120-Month Checks
Dubai-based MRO has expanded its Bombardier capability
Charter & Fractional
AirX Bond Raises €115 Million To Fund Fleet Expansion
Malta-based operator wants to add up to 50 more aircraft to its fleet
Engines
Conscious Seeks Funding for Hydrogen-electric Dash 8 Conversion
Dutch start-up is launching a $20 million Series A funding round
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Expo Logs Record Participation Numbers
More than 2,000 visitors and 100 companies attended the September 9 event
Security
Russian Drone Incursions Threaten Flights in Poland
Airports in Warsaw, Lublin, and Rzeszów temporarily closed
