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
Security
How Private Aviation Can Brace for Climate and Class War Protests
More protests are expected at the EBACE show, but the industry doesn't need to surrender
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Mayman Unveils Razor Air Utility Vehicles for Military Roles
The new family builds on the company's earlier Speeder design
Aircraft
MEBAA Show Offers New Features for Thriving Bizav Region
The 10th edition of the show will be held from December 10 to 12 in Dubai
Regulations and Government
AutoFlight Begins Chinese Certification of Prosperity eVTOL Aircraft
In March, Chinese officials approved the CarryAll autonomous freighter version
Aircraft
Joby Expands Early eVTOL Aircraft Production Line
Car maker Toyota is supporting Joby with high-volume manufacturing expertise
Aircraft
Lilium To Reveal Full-scale eVTOL at EBACE
The company aims to start flight testing later this year
Avionics
MIT and Merlin To Integrate Collision Avoidance Technology
The partners are pursuing new uncrewed aircraft applications for the FAA-funded system
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation To Delist from Stock Exchange by June
Shareholders have been made a revised share buyout offer
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
German Politicians Stall eVTOL Loan Guarantee Approvals
Bavaria has blocked support for Volocopter and Lilium
Engines
Wright Steps Up Ground Testing for 2.5MW Electric Motor
The company aims to convert 100-seat airliners and military aircraft to electric propulsion
Engines
ZeroAvia Offers Hydrogen-electric Component Manufacturing
The company opened its manufacturing plant near Seattle this week
Charter & Fractional
Abu Dhabi Backs eVTOL Air Taxi Services With Archer and Joby
Local operators Falcon Aviation and Air Chateau will fly the four-passenger Midnight vehicle
Aircraft
U.S. Navy Assesses Electra eSTOL Aircraft for Ship-based Operations
The Army and Air Force are also eyeing the hybrid-electric aircraft
Airlines
Wilbur Air Will Operate Electra's eSTOL Aircraft in Australia
The operator is a spinoff from AAM infrastructure group Skyportz
Aircraft
FutureFlight.aero Merges with AINonline.com News Platform
Platform provides comprehensive coverage of the advanced air mobility sector and more
Engines
Australian Start-up Dovetail Electric Aviation Wins State Funding
The company has relocated operations from New South Wales
Charter & Fractional
Charter Operators Commit to Buying Electron Air Taxi
The four-passenger aircraft is expected to enter service in 2028
Avionics
Merlin Accelerates Autonomous Flight Development with Simulator
The company's Certification System Bench means Merlin Pilot can be continuously tested
Maintenance and Modifications
Feam Aero Will Maintain ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Propulsion Systems
U.S.-based maintenance provider has 52 bases worldwide
Training and Workforce
New AI Search Tool Scans Flight Manuals for Pilots
Amelia AI is the first in a planned series of artificial intelligence features
FBOs
Megacorp Expands and Modernizes Isle of Man FBO
Hangar space will double at Ronaldsway Airport's Private Jet Center
Aircraft
EHang Earns Production Certificate for Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
Approval was granted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China
Fuel
World Fuel Gets International Sustainability Approval
New certifications cover North America, Europe and Singapore
Aircraft
AutoFlight Delivers First Prosperity eVTOL and Certifies Freighter
China's air safety regulator issued a type certificate for the CarryAll aircraft on March 22
Rotorcraft
Three Killed in Swiss Helicopter Ski Tourism Accident
Seven rescue rotorcraft were sent to the scene of the accident on Petit Combin mountain
Airports
Moonware Gets Funding for AI-based Ground Handling Software
Venture capital groups have provided $7 million in fresh capital
Regulations and Government
Web Manuals To Upgrade Document Searches with AI Functions
New AI search capability could be rolled out before the end of spring
Avionics
Lilium Fits Garmin Standby Instruments in eVTOL Aircraft Cockpit
Manufacturer aims to start flight testing full-scale prototype by the end of 2024
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Atlas and Gogo Team To Bring Galileo Broadband to Europe
Partners are working on EASA STCs for Citation and Phenom aircraft
Training and Workforce
CAE Says Extended Reality Is Key to MRO Technician Training
Training group and Xennial have published a new white paper
