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
China’s TCab Tech Raises More Funds for E20 eVTOL Aircraft
Shanghai-based company says program funding now tops $100 million
Environment
Luxaviation Adds Real-time Carbon Calculator to App
Europe-based group says new feature is first of its kind in business aviation
Airports
Lyte, Bluenest, and LynePorts Form Team To Develop Middle East Vertiports
Partners say they are working on projects in Oman and the UAE
Environment
Study Targets Clarity for Mitigating Contrail Impact
Airbus and 10 European partners have launched the PACIFIC program
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Expands Asia-Pacific Fleet and Services
Bombardier Global 7500 and a Gulfstream G550 are now being managed in the region
Aircraft
Airbus Reveals Latest ZeroE Hydrogen Airliner Design
More energy efficiency means four, rather than six, open rotor engines
Charter & Fractional
FL3XX Presses Case for Automating Charter Operations
Company says it is adding 65 aircraft each month to its operations management platform
Environment
Airbus Doubles Down on Aviation Decarbonization Commitment
Aerospace and defense group partners with Solar Impulse Foundation
Safety
Skyportz Tackles eVTOL Downwash and Outwash With Vertipad Design
Australian company plans to license its vertiport designs in other countries
Aircraft
U.S. Pushes For Air Dominance with F-47 Fighter Contract
$20 billion in Pentagon funding pledged to achieve first flights by 2029
Regulations and Government
Regent Submits Seaglider Approval Plan to U.S. Coast Guard
Sea trials with a prototype are underway in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay
Aircraft
Customer Base Grows for Electra’s EL9 Hybrid-electric Aircraft
Operators from Africa, Europe, India, Brazil and the U.S. have signed up for the nine-seater
Aircraft
FAA Accepts XTI's Certification Application for TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft
XTI Aerospace says it is close to completing a subscale working model
Maintenance and Modifications
Falcon 900EX Upgraded with Extensive Mods in South Africa
Work on the wing, cabin, and landing gear was conducted during a 2C inspection
Airlines
Scottish Seaplane Operator Plans to Add Electric Noemi to Its Fleet
Operator plans scheduled services connecting coastal communities
Aircraft
Beyond Aero Reveals Redesign of Hydrogen Business Jet
Gaseous hydrogen fuel tanks have been moved out of the cabin to the wing
Airlines
Virgin Atlantic Teams with Joby for UK eVTOL Air Taxi Network
Long-haul airline has switched allegiance from Vertical Aerospace to Joby Aviation
Avionics
Piaggio Delivers First Avanti Evo with Max-Viz EVS
Missouri entrepreneur is the new owner of the Italian twin pusherprop airplane
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Wanfeng’s Diamond Aircraft Absorbs eVTOL Developer Volocopter
Fewer than half of Volocopter’s employees will resume work after the restructuring
Airports
Ground Handlers Must Comply with New EASA Regulations
Handlers, aircraft operators, and airports have three years to comply with new rules in Europe
Engines
ZeroAvia Scales Fuel Cell Stack for Smaller UAS and VTOL Applications
SuperStack Flex hardware is now available with lower power levels of 100 kilowatts
Maintenance and Modifications
GE Approves ExecuJet MRO To Support Passport Engines
Dubai authorized service center will support turbofans for Bombardier Global 7500 jets
Aircraft
Vertical's Third VX4 eVTOL Aircraft Prototype Takes Shape
UK start-up has funds to support work through the end of 2025
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Altea Predicts Softening in Prices for Preowned Bizjets
Consulting firm also warned over the impact of U.S. tariffs on Bombardier exports
Regulations and Government
Business Aviation Leaders Call for UK To Rejoin EASA
Regulatory disconnects have resulted in shrinking numbers of UK-registered aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Supply/Demand Imbalance Could Signal Dip in Bizav Sector
WingX data suggests rising aircraft numbers may not be viable as demand flattens
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Eyes Profits as Fleet Efficiencies Grow Margins
Revenues stabilize as Q4 adjusted EBITDA loss falls to $11.3 million
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
China's Wanfeng Group Set to Buy Volocopter for €10 Million
Wanfeng has owned Austria-based Diamond Aircraft since 2017
Charter & Fractional
Chapman Freeborn Establishes Charter Base in France
UK-based charter broker is boosting its presence across Europe
Fuel
Jet Fuel Suppliers Could Pay for UK SAF Pricing Mechanism
UK government consultation on revenue certainty mechanism
