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
EBAA and GAMA Oppose New European Aviation Fuel Tax
Tax on jet-A fuel would apply to all aircraft with fewer than 19 seats
Charter & Fractional
AI Accelerates Aircraft and Crew Scheduling Platform
Floating Fleet AI aims to have more than 100 aircraft listed by year-end
Airlines
AIN Features More Leeham Commercial Aviation Coverage
Dubai Air Show daily issues will include special reports from Leeham News & Analysis
Security
Pressure Mounts for Action on Drone Disruption in Europe
Munich Airport in Germany is the latest to be targeted
Aircraft
French Military Orders Five More Surveillance Falcons
Safran and Thales are partners in the Maritime Surveillance and Intervention Aircraft program
Training and Workforce
AINsight: Euro Bizav Leaders Get Real about Challenges
Candid discussions at AIN’s CALS Europe Summit were revealing
Aircraft
Embraer Q3 Deliveries Stable, with Small Commercial Uptick
62 second-quarter deliveries included 41 business jets, 20 airliners, and a military aircraft
Engines
Additive Manufacturing Could Solve Fuel Cell Thermal Management Challenge
Conflux brings Formula 1 design pedigree to aerospace projects
Environment
Luxaviation Gets Emissions and SAF Support with Celeste
Azzera has integrated Celeste with the operator’s flight management system
Safety
Dyami Adds Security Cover to MD Onboard’s Medical Service
Companies have joined forces to support aircraft operators worldwide
Aircraft
First PC-12 Pro Owner Flies Aircraft Home to Australia
Australian businessman Dion Weisler recently took delivery of the new model
Engines
Beyond Aero Demos Bizjet Hydrogen Propulsion System
French start-up is developing an eight-seat business jet
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
