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 Raises $318 Million as eVTOL Aircraft Production Starts
Qatar Investment Authority leads oversubscribed Series C funding round
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Lilium Scrambles for Funds as Nasdaq Delisting Looms
Vertical Aerospace is also facing a liquidity crunch as major shareholder demands funding Plan B
Regulations and Government
Advanced Air Mobility Sector Welcomes FAA's eVTOL Operating Rules
Regulator's "October surprise" turned out to be a good one for the advanced air mobility sector
Training and Workforce
Runners Race Around Le Bourget for Aviation Sans Frontières
10 kilometer race on the main runway drew 1,200 participants from 22 countries
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
UK Plans 50% Tax Hike For Business Jet Charter Passengers
Industry concerned over possible extension of air passenger duty to more business aircraft
Training and Workforce
CAE Will Provide Crew Training for Eve's eVTOL Aircraft
CAE operates a business jet training division with Eve's parent company Embraer
Training and Workforce
Axis Rolls Out Virtual Cockpit Procedure Training Headset
Device features virtual and mixed-reality technology, as well as an artificial intelligence "instructor"
Regulations and Government
Energy Reserves and Pilot Training For eVTOLs Addressed in FAA's SFAR Rules
Developers of "powered-lift" aircraft are digesting what the details mean for their eVTOL business plans
Engines
ZeroAvia and PowerCell Agree To Scale Up Fuel Cell Partnership
Companies signed a new memorandum of understanding to expand their collaboration
Aircraft
Manta Turns to China's Shenyang Aviation To Advance VTOL/STOL Aircraft
Hybrid-electric aircraft will operate in VTOL or STOL modes with range of up to around 544 nm
Charter & Fractional
Fraud and Cybersecurity Top Air Charter Forum Agenda
Charter brokers and aircraft operators assembled in the Czech capital Prague
Environment
Collins Delivers Power Control Unit for Hybrid-electric Propulsion
RTX companies are jointly producing a technology demonstrator powertrain for EU-backed emissions-reduction project
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Lilium Set To File For Insolvency Protection to Salvage eVTOL Aircraft
Move comes one week after the German parliament blocked a loan guarantee application
Aircraft
Global Starts Flight Tests for German Army Surveillance Role
Flight testing on the first of three Bombardier jets is being conducted in Wichita
Regulations and Government
Joby Discusses eVTOL Rules with International Aviation Safety Agencies
Officials from the UK, Japan, and Australia are being hosted at the company's California HQ this week
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
PteroDynamics Expands Horizons for Transwing VTOL Aircraft
Military and challenging commercial logistics applications are priorities
Charter & Fractional
SkyShare Reduces Rates for PC-12 Fractional Owners
Entry-level pricing now starts at $220,000 for a 1/16 share in the single turboprop
Regulations and Government
Charter Safety Group Adopts Document Management System
Air Charter Safety Foundation wants to encourage members to digitize documents
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Perrone Shows New Leather, Textile Options for Cabins
New York tannery looks to innovate beyond traditional leather products
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Adds Gama in the UK to Service Center Network
Bournemouth-based MRO facility will support Phenom and Legacy jets
Environment
Irish Bizav Group Releases International Conference Agenda
Sustainability, future technology, public perception, and opportunities in Ireland are all on the agenda
Maintenance and Modifications
EASA Clears ExecuJet To Support Bombardier Global Bizjets
Approval covers the Dassault-owned MRO's bases in Belgium
Maintenance and Modifications
FAI Technik Approved to Maintain Nigerian Business Aircraft
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority issued aircraft maintenance approval to German company
Engines
Rolls-Royce Expands Capacity and Predictability in Engine Support
A new hangar in Indianapolis and better access to engine data are boosting the CorporateCare program
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Van Nuys Bizav MRO Marks 25th Anniversary
Former Western Jet Aviation facility joined StandardAero in 2023
Aircraft
Natilus Reveals Plan For 200-Seat Blended Wing Body Airliner
Blended wing body concept competes with a design by rival start-up JetZero and existing Airbus and Boeing aircraft
Regulations and Government
FAA Greenlights eVTOL Regs as NBAA-BACE Opens
FAA chief Michael Whitaker: “It’s here today. It is now a final rule”
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Refreshes Jet Fleet With New Credit Facility
Private flight provider is also installing Gogo's Galileo HDX Wi-Fi service
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
MySky Extends Scheduling Software to Part 91 Operators
Software will be integrated with all aspects of the company's spend management platform
Maintenance and Modifications
VIP Completions and ARRCC Give Falcon 7X a Full Makeover
SmartJets acquired the aircraft for a financial technology entrepreneur
