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
Engines
Vertical Confirms Plans for Longer-range Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft
New version of VX4 aircraft will fly 1,000 miles with a 1,100-kg payload
Maintenance and Modifications
Japan Approves ExecuJet MRO for Falcon 2000EX Work
Authorization means Malaysian company is now approved by 16 national aviation regulators
Aircraft
Honeywell Expands Role with Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
U.S. technology group will now provide inceptor controllers for pilots
Security
Airspace Warnings Issued as India-Pakistan Conflict Rises
Security experts warn of dangers of civil aircraft shootdowns
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Forum Considers the State of the Industry
The Air Charter Association is running its annual forum event as part of the EBACE show
Engines
Wright Prepares To Expand Electric Propulsion System Tests
Thrust test stand has been manufactured and is being installed in New York
Fuel
Argus Charts Sustainable Aviation Fuel Usage Worldwide
The most ambitious mandated targets for SAF usage are in the European Union
Fuel
Helicopter SAF Trials Show Reduced Soot Emissions
Emergency medical operator ADAC partnered with aerospace research group DLR
Charter & Fractional
Bestfly Quits African Business Aviation Association
Association’s board said it is investigating allegations made by its former chairperson
Charter & Fractional
Equinox Charter Clients Offset Carbon with Reward Credits
Private flight customers can still use Beyond Balance credits for travel benefits
Engines
Diamond Aircraft Leads Hydrogen-electric Hybrid Propulsion Project
Meanwhile, eVTOL aircraft developer Volocopter is being integrated by new owner Diamond
Environment
Airports , FBOs Tap Solar Power in Decarbonization Plans
FBOs in the UK, South Africa, and the U.S. are all now partly powered by solar energy
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Reports Progress in Challenging Market Conditions
Private lift group’s CEO acknowledges U.S. trade policy has prompted dip in market sentiment
Airports
Bizav Avoids the Worst of Power Cuts in Spain and Portugal
Airport disruption appears to have been more serious in Portugal than Spain
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Piasecki Acquires Kaman's Kargo UAV Program
U.S. company says it will accelerate development of the 1,400-pound payload vehicle
Safety
Joby Logs eVTOL Aircraft Transition Flights with Pilots Onboard
Test flights include full transition from vertical to horizontal cruise flight and back again
Operations
EBACE 2025 Show Will Open with New Welcome Celebration
Organizer EBAA is making several changes to the format of the business aviation trade show
Aircraft
Cormorant Prepares to Start Testing Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator
Dutch start-up aims to bring regional airliner to market in 2030
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Phenix Jet Reports First Temporary Registration in Asia
Process was completed at Singapore's Seletar Airport in five days
Airlines
United Commits to JetZero's Blended-wing-body Airliner
Carrier could buy up to 200 of the 250-seat Z4 airliner
Accidents
Ski Resort Accident Crew Had Limited Mountain Experience
A PC-12 collided with the threshold slope at Courchevel Airport in the French Alps
Charter & Fractional
Charter Operator Signs for More Atea Hybrid Electric VTOL Aircraft
Philippines-based company signed a letter of intent with France’s Ascendance
Aircraft
Supernal Confirms First Flight of eVTOL Tech Demonstrator
A preliminary full-scale example of the planned S-A2 model achieved its first tethered flight on March 1
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Prysm Leads $115 Million Funding Round for Electra Aero’s EL9 Ultra Short
U.S. company is aiming to have a full-scale prototype of its blown-wing design ready to fly in 2027
Aircraft
Aura Aero’s Integral E Electric Aerobatics Model Achieves Inverted Flight
The electric-powered two-seater has made 15 flights since early December 2024
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
GKN Aerospace Prepares To Absorb Impact of U.S. Tariffs
UK-based group is assessing how best to mitigate increased costs and supply-chain complexity
Maintenance and Modifications
Aerospace Design & Compliance Secures PAH, PMA Approval
Florida company is now a production approval holder with parts manufacturer approval
Airports
Oxford Airport Outsources Handling, Security to Unifi
U.S.-based aviation services group is already present at 220 airports
Rotorcraft
Helijet Gifts S-76A for Medical Flights in Ukraine
Helicopter has been used for patient transfer missions in British Columbia
Accidents
Hawker Overshoots Runway at Morocco’s Fès–Saïss Airport
Two pilots and a flight attendant were released from the hospital with light injuries
